| City: | Olden, Texas |
| County: | Eastland County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:36:21 AM |
| Population: | 156 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 254 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.4378, -98.7361 |
| Land Area: | 3.561 sq mi |
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The Olden post office serves a scattered rural population across Eastland County, maintaining 88 PO Boxes for just 48 local households. That adoption rate of 1.83 boxes per household tells a familiar story in rural Texas: people from surrounding areas without carrier delivery make the drive to Olden for mail service. The post office functions as a regional anchor for properties spread across ranchland and unincorporated areas.
Only 156 people live in Olden proper, but the mail operation serves a broader radius. One rural carrier route handles street delivery along Old Highway 80, FM 3363, and Uningern Road, but most customers rely on PO Boxes as their only delivery option. There's no city carrier service. The entire operation centers on box rentals and rural route stops scattered across 3.56 square miles of land.
This isn't a border community in the geographic sense despite the classification. Olden sits deep in central Texas, about 150 miles from any international boundary. The elevated PO Box adoption reflects rural settlement patterns rather than cross-border service. Families here average 3.25 people per household, typical for Texas communities with multi-generational living arrangements.
The post office itself serves as the town's most visible institution. With zero government buildings and just one named building in postal records (the Postmaster facility), the ZIP code has minimal commercial infrastructure. Seven businesses operate here, none large enough to generate dedicated employer counts in census data. The median household income of $20,380 runs well below state averages, characteristic of isolated agricultural areas where land ownership doesn't translate to high cash incomes.
The three streets reflect typical rural Texas road infrastructure: an old federal highway (Old Highway 80), a farm-to-market road (FM 3363), and a local road (Uningern). The limited street count of just three named roads indicates sparse development across ranchland rather than a traditional town grid.
ZIP Code 76466 has 156 residents and 48 households (average 3.25 persons per household). The median age is 39.5 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 156Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 564Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 43.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 182 | 251 | 161 | 206 | 178 | 238 | 107 | 244 | 149 | 125 | 523 | 621 | 620 | 564 |
| Decennial Census | 332 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 156 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.5
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 33.5
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 137 | 78.29% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 33 | 18.86% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.57% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 2.29% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 82 | 52.56% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 74 | 47.44% | 33.5 years |
| Total: | 156 | 100% | 39.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 481 | 85.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 83 | 14.72% |
| Total Population: | 564 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 481 | 85.28% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 83 | 14.72% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $66,827 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $143,342 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $143,342). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,827 | $69,688 | $69,732 | $31,303 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $114,952 | $128,260 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $67,981 | $88,250 | $240,303 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $129,167 | $138,288 | $143,342 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $12,500 | $13,527 | $13,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $56,641 | $217,803 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $42,750 | $22,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 234 | 75.73% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 75 | 24.27% |
| Total: | 309 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 102 | 43.59% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 20.94% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 83 | 35.47% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 234 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $67,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.39% (14.29% with a mortgage, 85.71% free-and-clear) and renters 26.61% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.68%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $67,300 | $57,800 | $56,200 | $53,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,300 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 33 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 10.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 78 | 62.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 26.61% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 124 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 124 | 87.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 12.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 109 | 76.76% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 33 | 23.24% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 67.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 13.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (89.69%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 78 | 32.77% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 19.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 33 | 13.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 81 | 34.03% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 160 | 67.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 81 | 34.03% |
| Private Insurance: | 444 | 74.87% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 13.15% |
| No Insurance: | 71 | 11.97% |
| Total: | 593 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 522 | 88.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 87 | 89.69% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 10.31% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 97 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 76466 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 95Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 76466 is located in Eastland County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 25th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 76466. It covers 3.561 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.561 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 76466 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 February 1, 2026.