Lolita, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77971
Jackson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 911
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,337
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lolita pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77971 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77971 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lolita, Jackson County, Texas, home to just 911 residents across 157.1 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77971 reports a modest median household income of $60,337 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,984. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $223,200 (10% below the average Texas ZIP); 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 77971 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 77971
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lolita, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77971.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 77971, Lolita, 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
911
Population
157.1
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77971?
49.2
Median Age
70.3%
Male
29.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$60,337
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$29,984
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77971 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lolita, 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)
$60,337 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
260housing units
260
Total Housing Units
221
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
3.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
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 77971 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77971
Lolita (77971)
911 residents
- 77991 357
Vanderbilt (77991)
357 residents
- 77970 295
La Ward (77970)
295 residents
- 77969 154
La Salle (77969)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77971 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77971, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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