ZIP Code 77971

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Lolita · Jackson County · Texas

Population
911

6/sq mi

Median income
$60,337

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$223,200

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 49.2

Land area
157.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 77971 in Lolita, Texas has a population of 911. The median household income is $60,337, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $223,200, 20% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 77971 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.1 square miles in Lolita, Jackson County, Texas. The area is home to 911 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 77971 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77971 sits at $60,337 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,984. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $223,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77971 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 77971 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 77971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77971.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77971, Lolita, 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

911

Population

157.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77971?

49.2

Median Age

70.3%

Male

29.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%

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?

$60,337

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$29,984

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

260

Total Housing Units

221

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

3.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$223,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 77971, employing approximately 2,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,430,000.

19

Businesses

2,134

Employees

$126.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 77971 vs 77970 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77970 La Ward, TX 295 5.4 mi
77991 Vanderbilt, TX 357 6.1 mi
77969 La Salle, TX 154 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77971 in?
ZIP code 77971 (Lolita) is located in Jackson County, Texas. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77971?
ZIP code 77971 in Lolita, TX has a population of 911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77971?
The median household income in ZIP 77971 is $60,337, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77971?
The median home value in ZIP 77971 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77971?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77971 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77971?
ZIP code 77971 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 2,134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77971?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77971 are: Manufacturing (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.

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Official Data Resources for Lolita, 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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