Calvert, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77837
Robertson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,587
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calvert pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77837 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77837 covers 269.0 square miles in Calvert, Robertson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,587 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77837 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,802. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,600 (52% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $846; owner occupancy is 71.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Robertson County, so 77837 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 77837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calvert, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77837.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 77837, Calvert, 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
1,587
Population
269.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77837?
52.4
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
5.2%
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?
$57,917
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,802
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77837 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Calvert, 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)
$57,917 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
789housing units
789
Total Housing Units
495
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,600
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 77837, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,858,000.
20
Businesses
117
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 77837 vs 76629 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76629 | Bremond, TX | 1,989 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77837, 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 (1,587 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 77837 in?
ZIP code 77837 (Calvert) is located in Robertson County, Texas. Robertson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robertson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77837?
ZIP code 77837 in Calvert, TX has a population of 1,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77837?
The median household income in ZIP 77837 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77837?
The median home value in ZIP 77837 is $119,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77837 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77837?
ZIP code 77837 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77837 are: Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77837?
In ZIP code 77837, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 77837?
In ZIP code 77837, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77837 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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