Navasota, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77868
Grimes County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,511
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,890
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Navasota pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77868 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 77868 (Navasota, TX) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77868 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, home to 15,511 residents across 701.9 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77868 reports a modest median household income of $67,890 (10% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,276. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,800 (13% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,019; 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grimes County, so 77868 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 77868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Navasota, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77868.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 77868, Navasota, 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
15,511
Population
701.9
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77868?
40.2
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
9.3%
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?
$67,890
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$32,276
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77868 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Navasota, 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)
$67,890 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
6,222housing units
6,222
Total Housing Units
5,392
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,019
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 323 business establishments in ZIP 77868, employing approximately 5,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $339,231,000.
323
Businesses
5,541
Employees
$339.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 44 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 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 77868 vs 77880 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77880 | Washington, TX | 1,879 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77868, 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 (15,511 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 77868 in?
ZIP code 77868 (Navasota) 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 77868?
ZIP code 77868 in Navasota, TX has a population of 15,511 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77868?
The median household income in ZIP 77868 is $67,890, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77868?
The median home value in ZIP 77868 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77868 is White at 49.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77868?
ZIP code 77868 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 5,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77868?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77868 are: Retail trade (48), Construction (44), Manufacturing (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77868?
In ZIP code 77868, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 77868?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77868 is 28.4 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 77868?
In ZIP code 77868, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77868 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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