ZIP Code 77872

ZIP code 77872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 195.0 square miles in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas. The area is home to 1,716 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77872 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77872 sits at $87,188 (15% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,286. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $190,300 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 77872 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →