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Throckmorton County
Woodson, TX
76491
76491 ZIP Code — Woodson, TX
Throckmorton County, Texas
ZIP code 76491 is located in
Woodson ,
Texas ,
within Throckmorton County .
It covers approximately 150.60 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 76491
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $64,438. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 76491 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
447
Geography
Land area
150.60 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
33.0617
Longitude
-99.0709
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
57.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
27.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
10.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.1%
3.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$64,438
Median household income
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 171 27.4% 18 and over 454 72.6% 65 and over 135 21.6% Median age 30.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 562 82.2% Hispanic or Latino 59 8.6% Two or more races 56 8.2% Other race 7 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
57.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
27.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
10.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.1%
3.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 9.8% $25k–$35k 8.4% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 13.5% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 23.7% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $64,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,700 Median rent / month $772 Owner occupied 70.2% Renter occupied 29.8% Vacant 20.1% Single-family detached 84.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.8% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 4.1% 1990–1999 11.5% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 20.1% 1950–1959 10.0% 1940–1949 11.5% 1939 or earlier 19.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.7% 2 bedrooms 20.8% 3 bedrooms 54.6% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 50.2% 3 or more 27.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 72.1% Propane / LP gas 27.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 57.2% Cohabiting couple 2 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 60 27.9% Female householder, no spouse 30 14.0% Households with children under 18 75 34.9% Households with seniors (65+) 116 54.0% Average household size 2.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.1% 17.2% Married 48.7% 70.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.3% 8.9% Divorced 22.9% 3.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.6% Bachelor's or higher 21.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 13.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 35 24.1% High school 40 27.6% College / grad school 51 35.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.8%
Public administration
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.1% Service 14.0% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 1.5% Production & transportation 22.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.0% Government 13.7% Self-employed 27.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 10.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.7% Other means 5.9% Avg commute (minutes) 14.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.6%
Female-led households
35.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.3% Retirement income 13.0% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 40.5% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 19.7% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 23.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 54.0% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 12.6%
Disability % Any disability 9.9% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 11.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.4% Public insurance 37.4% No insurance 21.1% Uninsured under 19 18.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 529 84.6% Spanish 12 2.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 12 2.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 613 98.1% Born in same state 609 97.4% Born in different state 476 76.2% Foreign born 4 0.6% Naturalized citizen 12 1.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 127 20.3% French 125 20% Polish 21 3.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 21 3.4% Irish 2 0.3% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76491
What city is ZIP code 76491 in?
ZIP code 76491 is primarily assigned to Woodson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76491 in?
ZIP code 76491 falls within Throckmorton County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76491 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 76491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76491?
21% of residents in ZIP code 76491 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 76491 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 76491 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76491?
The median home value in ZIP code 76491 is $99,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 76491 in?
ZIP code 76491 observes the CST timezone.
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