City

Gainesville, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cooke County  ·  Texas

👥29,271Population
💰$67,056Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$207,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.2%Hispanic: 24%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White66.2%
Hispanic24.0%
Black4.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma356 (2%)
HS Graduate5,138 (29.2%)
Some College2,839 (16.1%)
Associates3,104 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,751 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,436 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College16.1%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,056 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$207,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,105/mo
Total Housing Units12,412
Vacant Units1,035

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Gainesville, TX

Gainesville is a city in Texas, located in Cooke County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,271 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Gainesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,056 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gainesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,105 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gainesville is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.22%).

Gainesville, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gainesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76240 29,271 $67,056 $207,600 $1,105 5.3% 35.1% 67.8%