PlainZIP

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
$60,337
Median income
$223,200
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,984. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured 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.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 77971 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 77971 ranks nationally

Lolita, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,337 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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 77971 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77971 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

77957 standard
Edna, TX
Pop: 8,187
77962 standard
Ganado, TX
Pop: 3,286
77991 standard
Vanderbilt, TX
Pop: 357
77970 standard
La Ward, TX
Pop: 295
77961 standard
Francitas, TX
Pop: 183
77969 standard
La Salle, TX
Pop: 154

Related Areas

Jackson County Lolita, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.