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Victoria, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77901

Victoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,548
811/sq mi
$57,923
Median income
$143,200
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Victoria pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
811
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, with 41,548 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 811 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77901 reports a modest median household income of $57,923 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,707. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Housing costs here run $143,200 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,099 a month; 53.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 77901 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Victoria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, TX

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,548

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

811

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 77901 ranks nationally

Victoria, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,923 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 77901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77901 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Victoria County

77904 standard
Victoria, TX
Pop: 25,002
77905 standard
Victoria, TX
Pop: 13,981
77968 standard
Inez, TX
Pop: 2,774
77951 standard
Bloomington, TX
Pop: 2,616
77977 standard
Placedo, TX
Pop: 718
77974 standard
Meyersville, TX
Pop: 455

Related Areas

Victoria County Victoria, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.