ZIP Code 77901

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Victoria · Victoria County · Texas

Population
41,548

811/sq mi

Median income
$57,923

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,200

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 33.5

Land area
51.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 77901 in Victoria, Texas has a population of 41,548. The median household income is $57,923, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $143,200, 49% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.2 square miles in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. The area is home to 41,548 residents, producing a population density of 811 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 77901 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77901 sits at $57,923 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,707. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $143,200 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,099 per month, and 53.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Victoria County, so you can benchmark 77901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 77901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77901.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77901, Victoria, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,548

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

811

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77901?

33.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 44.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%

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?

$57,923

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$26,707

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,864

Total Housing Units

15,271

Occupied Units

2,593

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.5%
Renter 46.5%

$143,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,099

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77901 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 201
2021 +8.6% 218
2022 +16.5% 254
2023 +8.1% 274
2024 +3.0% 282

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,069 business establishments in ZIP 77901, employing approximately 15,388 people with a combined annual payroll of $770,918,000.

1,069

Businesses

15,388

Employees

$770.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 151 14.1%
Retail trade 149 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 113 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 108 10.1%
Finance and insurance 91 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 7.5%
Construction 77 7.2%
Wholesale trade 67 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.6%
Manufacturing 21 2.0%
Educational services 20 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.8%
Information 15 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 77901 vs 77988 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77988 Telferner, TX 326 6.2 mi
77905 Victoria, TX 13,981 6.2 mi
77904 Victoria, TX 25,002 8.4 mi
77968 Inez, TX 2,774 11.0 mi
77976 Nursery, TX 126 13.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77901 in?
ZIP code 77901 (Victoria) is located in Victoria County, Texas. Victoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/victoria-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77901?
ZIP code 77901 in Victoria, TX has a population of 41,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77901?
The median household income in ZIP 77901 is $57,923, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77901?
The median home value in ZIP 77901 is $143,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77901 is White at 44.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77901?
ZIP code 77901 has 1,069 business establishments employing approximately 15,388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77901 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (149), Accommodation and food services (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77901 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77901?
In ZIP code 77901, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 77901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77901 is 19.2 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 77901?
In ZIP code 77901, approximately 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77901 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Victoria, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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