ZIP Code 77974

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Meyersville · Victoria County · Texas

Population
455

7/sq mi

Median income
$54,250

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,300

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.4%

Median age 41.1

Land area
66.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 77974 in Meyersville, Texas has a population of 455. The median household income is $54,250, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $164,300, 41% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77974 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.9 square miles in Meyersville, Victoria County, Texas. The area is home to 455 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 77974 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77974 sits at $54,250 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,249. The poverty rate stands at 39.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,300 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77974 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Victoria County, so you can benchmark 77974 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 →

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 77974, Meyersville, 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

455

Population

66.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Meyersville, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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