Tivoli, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77990

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

699
3/sq mi
$75,417
Median income
$54,200
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tivoli pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77990 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77990 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tivoli, Refugio County, Texas, home to just 699 residents across 279.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77990 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,417 (0% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,009. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Median home value sits at $54,200 (78% below the state average), median rent at $1,170 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Refugio County, letting you compare 77990 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 →

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 77990, Tivoli, 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

699

Population

279.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77990?

53.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
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 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%

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?

$75,417

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$33,009

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 77990 ranks nationally

Tivoli, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,417 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

420

Total Housing Units

255

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$54,200

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$1,170

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 77990, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,584,000.

11

Businesses

55

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 27.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 27.3%

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
77973 Mcfaddin, TX 50 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Refugio County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77990 in?
ZIP code 77990 (Tivoli) is located in Refugio County, Texas. Refugio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/refugio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77990?
ZIP code 77990 in Tivoli, TX has a population of 699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77990?
The median household income in ZIP 77990 is $75,417, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77990?
The median home value in ZIP 77990 is $54,200, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77990?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77990 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77990?
ZIP code 77990 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77990?
In ZIP code 77990, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 77990?
In ZIP code 77990, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77990?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77990 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.