ZIP Code 76240: Gainesville, Texas
ZIP code 76240 is assigned to Gainesville, Texas, and lies within Cooke County. Its reference point is at latitude 33.6547 and longitude -97.1583 (33°39'16.9"N 97°09'29.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 76240
Gainesville, TX has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 76240, they include 76241.
Across Cooke County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Texas has 2,742 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 76250 in Lindsay, TX, about 3.9 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 76240 |
|---|---|
| City | Gainesville |
| County | Cooke County |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Latitude | 33.6547 |
| Longitude | -97.1583 |
| DMS | 33°39'16.9"N 97°09'29.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 76250 (Lindsay, 3.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 76240
Map centered on 33.6547, -97.1583. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Gainesville, TX
Video: Gainesville, TX
Gainesville, TX: A Walking Tour of History — by WanderingWalksofWonder · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 76240
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 76240, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 76240, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Lindsay, TX (3.9 mi west), Myra, TX (9.0 mi west) and Thackerville, OK (9.3 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Lindsay, TX – 3.9 mi west
- Myra, TX – 9.0 mi west
- Thackerville, OK – 9.3 mi north
- Valley View, TX – 11 mi south
- Muenster, TX – 12 mi west
- Whitesboro, TX – 16 mi east
- Collinsville, TX – 16 mi southeast
- Era, TX – 17 mi southwest
- Sadler, TX – 19 mi east
- Tioga, TX – 19 mi southeast
Schools Near Gainesville, TX
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 76240 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Gainesville and Cooke County.
Searching nearby communities such as Lindsay and Myra can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 76240.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Gainesville, TX are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 76240.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Gainesville, TX can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 76240 may also use facilities in nearby Lindsay, Myra and Thackerville.
Shopping and Dining in Gainesville
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 76240 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Gainesville, Texas can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 76240.
To research local history, try searching for Cooke County records and archives along with the name Gainesville.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 76240, Lindsay lies about 3.9 mi to the west, Myra lies about 9.0 mi to the west, Thackerville lies about 9.3 mi to the north, Valley View lies about 11 mi to the south and Muenster lies about 12 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Gainesville show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 76240
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Camp Howze, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (6279698168)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Gainesville, TX: A Walking Tour of History” by WanderingWalksofWonder, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 76240 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.