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 Moderate-density area
- $52,639
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77859 (Hearne, TX) fell -33.4% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,885. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,000 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $665; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Robertson County, so 77859 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 77859
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hearne, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77859.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 11
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77859?
41.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
6.1%
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?
$52,639
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$30,885
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77859 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hearne, 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)
$52,639 19th percentile higher than 19% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,484housing units
3,484
Total Housing Units
3,073
Occupied Units
411
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,000
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77859, 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 (6,981 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 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.
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