76301 ZIP Code — Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita County, Texas

ZIP code 76301 is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, within Wichita County. It covers approximately 11.42 square miles and serves a population of 15,610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76301

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $36,250. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,610

population

11.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wichita Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76302 Wichita Falls (2.4 mi) 76309 Wichita Falls (3.3 mi) 76306 Wichita Falls (3.9 mi) 76308 Wichita Falls (4.4 mi) 76305 Wichita Falls (8.3 mi) 76310 Wichita Falls (8.4 mi) 76367 Iowa Park (15 mi) 76354 Burkburnett (15.3 mi) 76365 Henrietta (17.4 mi) 76379 Scotland (18.1 mi) 76377 Petrolia (19.1 mi) 73562 Randlett (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	15,610
Population density	1,367 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	485

Geography
Land area	11.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.9014
Longitude	-98.4822
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,610

Population

1,367

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$36,250

Median household income

$20,070

Per capita income

$60,300

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

50.9%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

4,685

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

597

Under 5

556

509

5–9

474

465

10–14

432

576

15–19

536

606

20–24

565

1,418

25–34

1,320

863

35–44

803

877

45–54

817

495

55–59

461

502

60–64

468

764

65–74

711

301

75–84

280

111

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,772	24.2%
18 and over	11,838	75.8%
65 and over	2,270	14.5%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.4%

Black or African American 18.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Two or more races 9.8%

Other race 5.1%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,456	53.4%
Black or African American	3,238	18.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,110	11.9%
Two or more races	1,745	9.8%
Other race	908	5.1%
Asian	134	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	118	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 47.5%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,300
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	50.9%
Renter occupied	49.1%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	24.0%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	43.9%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,901	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	413	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,769	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,243	35.5%
Households with children under 18	1,808	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,682	26.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	33.9%
Married	36.9%	34.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.4%
Widowed	2.8%	11.0%
Divorced	14.0%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	170	4.9%
Kindergarten	200	5.7%
Elementary school	1,469	42.1%
High school	963	27.6%
College / grad school	691	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%

Retail trade 14.1%

Construction 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.5

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 29.4%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 52.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	33.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	921	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	28.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,457	92.6%
Spanish	1,167	8.1%
Other Indo-European	1,119	7.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,062	90.1%
Born in same state	13,961	89.4%
Born in different state	10,464	67.0%
Foreign born	101	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,548	9.9%
Not a US citizen	379	24.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	905	5.8%
Italian	903	5.8%
Arab	894	5.7%
Norwegian	94	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.3%
Polish	37	0.2%
Dutch	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	86.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76301

What city is ZIP code 76301 in?

ZIP code 76301 is primarily assigned to Wichita Falls, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76301 in?

ZIP code 76301 falls within Wichita County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76301?

31% of residents in ZIP code 76301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 76301?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76301?

The median home value in ZIP code 76301 is $60,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 76301?

Health data for ZIP code 76301 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 76301 in?

ZIP code 76301 observes the CST timezone.