Kountze, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77625
Hardin County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,489
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,517
- Median income Near-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kountze pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77625 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77625 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas, home to 8,489 residents across 800.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77625 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,517 (7% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,100. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,300 (41% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 77625 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kountze, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77625.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 10
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77625, Kountze, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,489
Population
800.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77625?
39.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$70,517
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$36,100
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77625 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kountze, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,517 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,930housing units
3,930
Total Housing Units
3,506
Occupied Units
424
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 77625, employing approximately 804 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,177,000.
123
Businesses
804
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 77625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77625
Kountze (77625)
8,489 residents
- 77663 1,353
Village Mills (77663)
1,353 residents
- 77585 1,014
Saratoga (77585)
1,014 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77625 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77625, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,489 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77625 in?
ZIP code 77625 (Kountze) is located in Hardin County, Texas. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77625?
ZIP code 77625 in Kountze, TX has a population of 8,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77625?
The median household income in ZIP 77625 is $70,517, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77625?
The median home value in ZIP 77625 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77625 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77625?
ZIP code 77625 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77625 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (17), Construction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77625?
In ZIP code 77625, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77625 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77625?
In ZIP code 77625, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77625 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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