ZIP Code 78377
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Refugio · Refugio County · Texas
- Population
- 3,821
- Median income
- $49,974
- Median home value
- $97,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.8%
- Land area
- 1194.1 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 65% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78377 in Refugio, Texas has a population of 3,821. The median household income is $49,974, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $97,000, 65% below the US average. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1194.1 square miles in Refugio, Refugio County, Texas. The area is home to 3,821 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 78377 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78377 sits at $49,974 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,573. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $97,000 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $755 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78377 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 78377
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78377.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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, 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 78377, Refugio, 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
3,821
Population
1194.1
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78377?
41.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,974
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$24,573
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,597
Total Housing Units
1,271
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,000
Median Home Value
-61% vs state
$755
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 78377, employing approximately 1,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,230,000.
95
Businesses
1,263
Employees
$69.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 14.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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