ZIP Code 77616

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Fred · Tyler County · Texas

Population
1,136

8/sq mi

Median income
$71,833

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 36.8

Land area
135.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 77616 in Fred, Texas has a population of 1,136. The median household income is $71,833, which is 6% below the national average. 0

ZIP code 77616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.2 square miles in Fred, Tyler County, Texas. The area is home to 1,136 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 77616 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77616 sits at $71,833 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,549. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tyler County, so you can benchmark 77616 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 77616, Fred, 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

1,136

Population

135.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77616?

36.8

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$71,833

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$30,549

Per Capita Income

4.2%

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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

255

Total Housing Units

238

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

3.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 77616, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $455,000.

8

Businesses

19

Employees

$455K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 50.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
77660 Spurger, TX 1,437 5.8 mi
77624 Hillister, TX 856 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77616 in?
ZIP code 77616 (Fred) is located in Tyler County, Texas. Tyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tyler-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77616?
ZIP code 77616 in Fred, TX has a population of 1,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77616?
The median household income in ZIP 77616 is $71,833, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77616 is White at 92.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77616?
ZIP code 77616 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77616?
In ZIP code 77616, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77616 is 4.2% 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 Fred, 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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