PlainZIP

Meyersville, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77974

Victoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

455
7/sq mi
$54,250
Median income
$164,300
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meyersville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77974 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77974 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meyersville, Victoria County, Texas, home to just 455 residents across 66.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77974 reports a modest median household income of $54,250 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,249. Poverty here runs at 39.3%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. Housing costs here run $164,300 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,079 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. To put 77974 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Victoria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 77974, Meyersville, 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

455

Population

66.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77974?

41.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
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 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$54,250

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$44,249

Per Capita Income

39.3%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 77974 ranks nationally

Meyersville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,250 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 36.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

287

Total Housing Units

287

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$164,300

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,079

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 5 business establishments in ZIP 77974, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $826,000.

5

Businesses

20

Employees

$826K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
77993 Weesatche, TX 148 8.4 mi

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Related Areas

Victoria County Meyersville, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77974 in? ▼
ZIP code 77974 (Meyersville) 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 77974? ▼
ZIP code 77974 in Meyersville, TX has a population of 455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77974? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77974 is $54,250, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77974? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77974 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77974? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77974 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77974? ▼
ZIP code 77974 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77974? ▼
In ZIP code 77974, 36.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 77974? ▼
In ZIP code 77974, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77974? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77974 is 39.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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