Inez, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77968
Victoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,774
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Inez pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77968 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 77968 (Inez, TX) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77968 covers 462.3 square miles in Inez, Victoria County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,774 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77968 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,083 (1% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,382. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $252,300 (2% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $847; 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Victoria County, so 77968 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 77968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inez, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77968.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 77968, Inez, 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
2,774
Population
462.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77968?
46.2
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$76,083
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,382
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77968 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Inez, 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)
$76,083 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,192housing units
1,192
Total Housing Units
1,037
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,300
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 77968, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,394,000.
53
Businesses
322
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 77968 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
- 77957 8,187
Edna (77957)
8,187 residents
- 77968 2,774
Inez (77968)
2,774 residents
- 77988 326
Telferner (77988)
326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77968 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77968 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77968
Inez (77968)
$76,083 median income
- 77957
Edna (77957)
$62,926 median income
- 77901
Victoria (77901)
$57,923 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77968 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 77968, 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 (2,774 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 77968 in?
ZIP code 77968 (Inez) 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 77968?
ZIP code 77968 in Inez, TX has a population of 2,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77968?
The median household income in ZIP 77968 is $76,083, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77968?
The median home value in ZIP 77968 is $252,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77968?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77968 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77968?
ZIP code 77968 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77968?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77968 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77968?
In ZIP code 77968, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 77968?
In ZIP code 77968, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77968?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77968 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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