Moulton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77975

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

1,860
9/sq mi
$59,786
Median income
$184,900
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moulton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77975 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77975 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.7 square miles in Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas. The area is home to 1,860 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 77975 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77975 sits at $59,786 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,311. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $184,900 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77975 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lavaca County, so you can benchmark 77975 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 77975

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77975.

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 77975, Moulton, 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

1,860

Population

206.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77975?

42.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$59,786

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$39,311

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77975 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,786 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

980

Total Housing Units

758

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$184,900

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 77975, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,802,000.

35

Businesses

181

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.1%
Construction 5 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%

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
77984 Shiner, TX 4,295 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77975 in?
ZIP code 77975 (Moulton) is located in Lavaca County, Texas. Lavaca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lavaca-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77975?
ZIP code 77975 in Moulton, TX has a population of 1,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77975?
The median household income in ZIP 77975 is $59,786, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77975?
The median home value in ZIP 77975 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77975?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77975 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77975?
ZIP code 77975 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77975?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77975 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77975?
In ZIP code 77975, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77975?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77975 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77975?
In ZIP code 77975, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77975?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77975 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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