ZIP Code 77950

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Austwell · Refugio County · Texas

Population
197

1/sq mi

Median income
$35,417

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$95,000

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.0%

Median age 60.5

Land area
218.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 77950 in Austwell, Texas has a population of 197. The median household income is $35,417, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $95,000, 66% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.9 square miles in Austwell, Refugio County, Texas. The area is home to 197 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 77950 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77950 sits at $35,417 (53% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,419. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (62% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 77950 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 77950, Austwell, 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

197

Population

218.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77950?

60.5

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%

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?

$35,417

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$29,419

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

177

Total Housing Units

92

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 77950, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $389,000.

3

Businesses

14

Employees

$389K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77950 in?
ZIP code 77950 (Austwell) is located in Refugio County, Texas. Refugio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/refugio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77950?
ZIP code 77950 in Austwell, TX has a population of 197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77950?
The median household income in ZIP 77950 is $35,417, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77950?
The median home value in ZIP 77950 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77950 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77950?
ZIP code 77950 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77950?
In ZIP code 77950, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77950?
In ZIP code 77950, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77950 is 10.1% 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 Austwell, 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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