| City: | Gatesville, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Craine Unit |
| County: | Coryell County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:42 PM |
| Population: | 1,367 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 254 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 31.4727, -97.7387 |
| Land Area: | 0.768 sq mi |
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The Christina Melton Crain Unit, formerly known as the Gatesville Unit, is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for females operating under dedicated ZIP code 76599 in Coryell County, Texas. Located on Highway 36 about 3 miles north of central Gatesville, the Crain Unit holds up to 2,013 inmates, making it TDCJ's largest female prison. All female prisoners entering the Texas prison system process through the Reception Center at Crain Unit, and non-state-jail female prisoners are released from here upon completing their sentences.
The 2020 Census counted 1,367 residents, with 99% in institutional group quarters. The median age of 39.6 years reflects an adult incarcerated population. This 0.23-square-mile boundary covers the facility grounds. Postal records show three ZIP+4 codes. The Craine Unit alias was added in October 2008. This dedicated postal identity has served the facility for over two decades. Gatesville serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 1,367 |
| Median Age: | 39.6 |
| Housing Units: | 2 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 76599 has 1,367 residents and 1 households (average 8.00 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 3.7% male and 96.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (27.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,367Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,906Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,779.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 8.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 942 | 1,239 | 1,480 | 1,711 | 2,093 | 2,014 | 2,057 | 2,084 | 2,339 | 2,351 | 1,681 | 1,764 | 1,906 |
| Decennial Census | 1,956 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,367 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.6
Male Median Age: 37.3
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 69 | 162 | 229 | 193 | 217 | 184 | 119 | 92 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 70 | 170 | 236 | 209 | 225 | 184 | 122 | 95 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 700 | 42.12% |
| Black: | 381 | 22.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 301 | 18.11% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 269 | 16.19% |
| Total: | 1,662 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 50 | 3.66% | 37.3 years |
| Females: | 1,317 | 96.34% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 1,367 | 100% | 39.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,796 | 94.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 0.73% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 1.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 77 | 5.04% |
| Total Population: | 1,906 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,810 | 94.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 96 | 5.04% |
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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%).
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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 | $0 | $0 | $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,906 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,906 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 77.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (50.99%). College enrollment is 49.01%, 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: | 95 | 5.15% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 328 | 17.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 802 | 43.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 503 | 27.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 1.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 70 | 3.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 1.14% |
| Total: | 1,845 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,422 | 77.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 91 | 4.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| 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): | 154 | 50.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 148 | 49.01% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 154 | 50.99% |
ZIP Code 76599 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. 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: | 1Source: 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 76599 is located in Coryell County, Texas, within the Killeen-Temple, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28660) and Texas's 31st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 485,850 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 76599. It covers 0.768 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Killeen-Temple, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 485,850Source: Census |
| MSA: | Killeen-Temple, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.768 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 31Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2154.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4829168Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gatesville city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 76599 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.