Victoria, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77905
Victoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,981
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $88,585
- Median income Above-median income area
- $227,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77905 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 77905 (Victoria, TX) fell -8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.0 in 2023 to 308.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, home to 13,981 residents across 1083.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,585 (17% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,368. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,500 (8% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,103; 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Victoria County, so 77905 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 77905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77905.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 77905, 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
13,981
Population
1083.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77905?
41.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$88,585
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$39,368
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77905 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)
$88,585 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
6,781housing units
6,781
Total Housing Units
6,037
Occupied Units
744
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1989
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
-8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77905 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 211 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 222 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 281 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 336 |
| 2024 | -8.2% | 308 |
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 275 business establishments in ZIP 77905, employing approximately 5,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,430,000.
275
Businesses
5,010
Employees
$404.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 39 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 10.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 27 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
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 77905 vs 77901 →
ZIP 77905 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
- 77905 13,981
Victoria (77905)
13,981 residents
- 77951 2,616
Bloomington (77951)
2,616 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77905 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77905 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
- 77901
Victoria (77901)
$57,923 median income
- 77951
Bloomington (77951)
$49,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77905 ranks the highest of 3 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 77905, 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 (13,981 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 77905 in?
ZIP code 77905 (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 77905?
ZIP code 77905 in Victoria, TX has a population of 13,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77905?
The median household income in ZIP 77905 is $88,585, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77905?
The median home value in ZIP 77905 is $227,500, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77905 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77905?
ZIP code 77905 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 5,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77905 are: Wholesale trade (43), Construction (39), Retail trade (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77905?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77905 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 77905?
In ZIP code 77905, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 77905?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77905 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77905?
In ZIP code 77905, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77905 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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