| City: | Stephenville, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Tarleton State Univ |
| County: | Erath County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:00:15 PM |
| Population: | 980 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 254 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.2160, -98.2239 |
| Land Area: | 0.028 sq mi |
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Tarleton State University, a founding member of the Texas A&M University System, operates under dedicated ZIP code 76402 in Erath County, Texas. The university traces its origins to 1895 when businessman John Tarleton provided an $85,000 endowment to establish a college. Originally John Tarleton College, it joined the Texas A&M system on February 20, 1917, becoming John Tarleton Agricultural College. The institution achieved university status in 1973 and began offering doctoral programs in 2003. Today Tarleton ranks as an R2 doctoral research university and the third-largest non-land-grant agriculture university in the United States.
The 2020 Census counted 980 residents within this ZIP, with 100% living in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with campus housing. The median age of 19.4 years confirms the student population. Postal records show two ZIP+4 codes routing mail to the Stephenville campus, located approximately 90 miles from Dallas. Census County Business Patterns data shows 5 establishments employing 143 workers. This dedicated postal identity has served the university for over two decades. Stephenville serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 980 |
| Median Age: | 19.4 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 5 |
| Employment: | 143 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 76402 has 980 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.2% male and 60.8% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.9%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 980Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 769Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 35,000.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,102 | 947 | 947 | 860 | 802 | 838 | 831 | 881 | 953 | 952 | 606 | 720 | 769 |
| Decennial Census | 847 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 980 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 861 | 113 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 607 | 52.65% |
| Black: | 217 | 18.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 230 | 19.95% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 95 | 8.24% |
| Total: | 1,153 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 384 | 39.18% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 596 | 60.82% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 980 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 754 | 98.05% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 0.65% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 1.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.30% |
| Total Population: | 769 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 759 | 98.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 1.30% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.5%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 18.8%, which is much higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (38.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $12,813 | $4,722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 303 | 39.40% |
| Unemployed: | 70 | 9.10% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 396 | 51.50% |
| Total: | 769 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64 | 21.12% |
| Service: | 99 | 32.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 118 | 38.94% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 4.62% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 2.64% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 303 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is on par with the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 85.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 11.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 656 | 79.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 91 | 11.00% |
| No Insurance: | 80 | 9.67% |
| Total: | 827 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 747 | 90.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 769 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 769 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 76402 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 143 people with an annual payroll of $3,557,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,430Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $890,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,557,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 143Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 76402 is located in Erath County, Texas, within the Stephenville, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44500) and Texas's 25th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 43,244 people, about 2.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 76402. It covers 0.028 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Stephenville, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 43,244Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.028 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 25Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7620.7 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4870208Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Stephenville city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 76402 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.