Iola, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77861
Grimes County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,506
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,275
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iola pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77861 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 77861 (Iola, TX) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77861 covers 329.7 square miles in Iola, Grimes County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,506 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77861 reports a modest median household income of $67,275 (11% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,404. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,500 (6% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,130; 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 77861.
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 77861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iola, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77861.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 77861, Iola, 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
2,506
Population
329.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77861?
39.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$67,275
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,404
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77861 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Iola, 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)
$67,275 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,488housing units
1,488
Total Housing Units
1,275
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,130
Median Rent
2006
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 77861, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,506,000.
36
Businesses
220
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 27.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77861, 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 (2,506 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 77861 in?
ZIP code 77861 (Iola) is located in Grimes County, Texas. Grimes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grimes-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77861?
ZIP code 77861 in Iola, TX has a population of 2,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77861?
The median household income in ZIP 77861 is $67,275, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77861?
The median home value in ZIP 77861 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77861 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77861?
ZIP code 77861 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77861?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77861 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77861?
In ZIP code 77861, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 77861?
In ZIP code 77861, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77861 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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