PlainZIP

Hearne, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77859

Robertson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,981
16/sq mi
$52,639
Median income
$160,000
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hearne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77859 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, home to 6,981 residents across 439.1 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77859 reports a modest median household income of $52,639 (30% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,885. Local economic indicators show a 22.0% poverty rate alongside 11.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $160,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $665 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Robertson County, letting you compare 77859 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 77859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hearne, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77859.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77859, Hearne, 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

6,981

Population

439.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77859?

41.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%
African American 26.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%

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?

$52,639

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$30,885

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77859 ranks nationally

Hearne, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,639 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,484

Total Housing Units

3,073

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$160,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$665

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 77859, employing approximately 1,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,119,000.

120

Businesses

1,644

Employees

$90.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 23.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 9.2%
Construction 10 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.8%
Information 4 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%

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 77859 vs 77867 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77867 Mumford, TX 105 9.0 mi

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Pop: 5,096
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Pop: 1,989
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Pop: 1,587
77867 standard
Mumford, TX
Pop: 105

Related Areas

Robertson County Hearne, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77859 in? ▼
ZIP code 77859 (Hearne) 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 77859? ▼
ZIP code 77859 in Hearne, TX has a population of 6,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77859 is $52,639, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77859 is $160,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77859 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77859? ▼
ZIP code 77859 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77859? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77859 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77859? ▼
In ZIP code 77859, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 77859? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77859 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77859? ▼
In ZIP code 77859, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77859 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.