ZIP Code 77359

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Oakhurst · San Jacinto County · Texas

Population
721

5/sq mi

Median income
$55,625

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 60.8

Land area
136.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 77359 in Oakhurst, Texas has a population of 721. The median household income is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.0 square miles in Oakhurst, San Jacinto County, Texas. The area is home to 721 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77359 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77359 sits at $55,625 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,002. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing San Jacinto County, so you can benchmark 77359 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77359, Oakhurst, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

721

Population

136.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77359?

60.8

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,625

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,002

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

359

Total Housing Units

318

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 77359, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $487,000.

5

Businesses

9

Employees

$487K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77359 vs 77334 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77334 Dodge, TX 141 4.2 mi
77364 Pointblank, TX 2,223 4.8 mi
77367 Riverside, TX 143 9.2 mi
77331 Coldspring, TX 6,824 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77359 in?
ZIP code 77359 (Oakhurst) is located in San Jacinto County, Texas. San Jacinto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-jacinto-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77359?
ZIP code 77359 in Oakhurst, TX has a population of 721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77359?
The median household income in ZIP 77359 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77359 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77359?
ZIP code 77359 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77359?
In ZIP code 77359, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77359?
In ZIP code 77359, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77359 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oakhurst, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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