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Gainesville, TX
City in Cooke County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76241.
Population
17,883
Land area
19.3sq mi
People per sq mi
926
ZIP codes
1
Gainesville and its ZIP codes
Gainesville at a glance
- Gainesville is about 8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 180th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $58,809, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Gainesville, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants109
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Gainesville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,809
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,849), Irish Americans (1,896), German Americans (1,891).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cooke County. PPP loans are for Gainesville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,739
16,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $6,939 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
11 loans, 261 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gainesville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gainesville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 32°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gainesville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.9%
U.S. 11.1% +9.8 pts
ZIP codes in Gainesville
1 in or overlapping Gainesville. Population shown
Cities near Gainesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LindsayCity | 3 mi | 1.6 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| MyraCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| CallisburgCity | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Lake KiowaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| Thackerville, OKTown | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Valley ViewCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Road RunnerTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MuensterCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitesboroCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| CollinsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| TiogaTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| SadlerCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| SangerCity | 19 mi | 11.8 |
| Burneyville, OKCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 17.3 |
| Marietta, OKCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gainesville, TX in?
- Gainesville is in Cooke County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gainesville, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gainesville include 76241.
- What is the population of Gainesville, TX?
- About 17,883 people live in Gainesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gainesville?
- Nearby places include Lindsay (3 mi), Oak Ridge (7.1 mi), Myra (9 mi), Callisburg (9.2 mi), Lake Kiowa (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023