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Gatesville, TX
City in Coryell County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76596, 76597, 76598, 76599.
Population
16,228
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,523
ZIP codes
4
Gatesville and its ZIP codes
Gatesville at a glance
- Gatesville is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 196th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $57,217, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Gatesville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gatesville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,217
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$207,300
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,402), German Americans (1,821), Irish Americans (1,538).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coryell County. PPP loans are for Gatesville.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,473
15,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$811M
FY 2026, $9,760 per person
How people get to work
Gatesville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gatesville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
119
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gatesville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.0%
U.S. 11.1% +11.9 pts
ZIP codes in Gatesville
4 in or overlapping Gatesville. Population shown
Cities near Gatesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South MountainTown | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| MoundCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| OglesbyCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MosheimCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CrawfordTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| McGregorCity | 18 mi | 22.6 |
| Fort HoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 19.4 |
| Valley MillsCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| MoodyCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Cranfills GapCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| CliftonCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| Copperas CoveCity | 25 mi | 18 |
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 25 mi | 3 |
| EvantTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gatesville, TX in?
- Gatesville is in Coryell County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gatesville, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gatesville include 76596, 76597, 76598, 76599.
- What is the population of Gatesville, TX?
- About 16,228 people live in Gatesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gatesville?
- Nearby places include South Mountain (2 mi), Mound (7.7 mi), Flat (11 mi), Oglesby (12 mi), Mosheim (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023