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 High-density area
- $57,923
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77901 (Victoria, TX) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.3 in 2023 to 282.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,707. The poverty rate is 24.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,200 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,099; owner occupancy is 53.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Victoria County, so 77901 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 77901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
91 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77901?
33.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
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?
$57,923
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
17,864housing units
17,864
Total Housing Units
15,271
Occupied Units
2,593
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,200
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77901 vs 77988 →
ZIP 77901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77901
Victoria (77901)
41,548 residents
- 77904
Victoria (77904)
25,002 residents
- 77905 13,981
Victoria (77905)
13,981 residents
- 77968 2,774
Inez (77968)
2,774 residents
- 77988 326
Telferner (77988)
326 residents
- 77976 126
Nursery (77976)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77905
Victoria (77905)
$88,585 median income
- 77904
Victoria (77904)
$83,130 median income
- 77968
Inez (77968)
$76,083 median income
- 77901
Victoria (77901)
$57,923 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77901, 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 (41,548 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 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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