Victoria, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77904
Victoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,002
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,130
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Victoria pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77904 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 77904 (Victoria, TX) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.8 in 2023 to 258.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, with 25,002 residents across 312.5 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77904 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,130 (10% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,525. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $244,700 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,325; 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Victoria County, so 77904 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 77904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77904.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
66 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 77904, 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
25,002
Population
312.5
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77904?
38.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.0%
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?
$83,130
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,525
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77904 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Victoria, 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)
$83,130 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
12,893housing units
12,893
Total Housing Units
11,876
Occupied Units
1,017
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,325
Median Rent
1990
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)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77904 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 192 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 205 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 228 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 251 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 258 |
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 782 business establishments in ZIP 77904, employing approximately 9,996 people with a combined annual payroll of $401,031,000.
782
Businesses
9,996
Employees
$401.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 153 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 55 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
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 77904 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
- 77988 326
Telferner (77988)
326 residents
- 77976 126
Nursery (77976)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77904 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77904, 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 (25,002 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 77904 in?
ZIP code 77904 (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 77904?
ZIP code 77904 in Victoria, TX has a population of 25,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77904?
The median household income in ZIP 77904 is $83,130, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77904?
The median home value in ZIP 77904 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77904 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77904?
ZIP code 77904 has 782 business establishments employing approximately 9,996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77904 are: Retail trade (153), Health care and social assistance (123), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77904 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 77904?
In ZIP code 77904, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 77904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77904 is 21.9 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 77904?
In ZIP code 77904, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77904 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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