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The city of Pecan Gap is located Pecan Gap is primarily located in Delta County<1>. A portion of Pecan Gap extends into Fannin County. While we don't have a date for the founding of Pecan Gap, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888. From the Census Estimates for 2019, Pecan Gap has a population of 197 people<2> (see below for details). The community of Pecan Gap is 560 feet [171 m] above sea level.<3>. Time Zone: Pecan Gap lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Area codes for Pecan Gap: (903) & (430)<4> The ZIP code for Pecan Gap: 75469<5> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pecan Gap had an population of 197 people. This is a decrease of 2.96% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 7.94% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Pecan Gap had a population of 203 people. This makes Pecan Gap the county's 2nd most populous community. With a 2010 count of 203 people, the population of Pecan Gap decreased 5.14% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 214 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Pecan Gap. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pecan Gap. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pecan Gap. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pecan Gap. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pecan Gap. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pecan Gap. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pecan Gap. See our Newspapers Page for Pecan Gap. Looking for more information about Pecan Gap? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Pecan Gap, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pecan Gap. We originally found mention of Pecan Gap in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pecan Gap was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Pecan Gap in the book titled .<8> From that list, the Pecan Gap post office opened in 1888.
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Footnotes ...
<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Delta, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Pecan Gap. <3> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pecan Gap - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <4> Area code (430) is an overlay for area code (903). <5> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Pecan Gap). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pecan Gap or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <6> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <7> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <8> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/