ZIP Code 77964

ZIP code 77964 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1513.8 square miles in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas. The area is home to 7,569 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 77964 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77964 sits at $68,056 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,215. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $238,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77964 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 77964 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 →