Refugio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78377
Refugio County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,821
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,974
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Refugio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78377 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78377 covers 1194.1 square miles in Refugio, Refugio County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,821 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78377 reports a modest median household income of $49,974 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,573. The poverty rate is 22.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,000 (61% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $755; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78377.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 78377
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Refugio, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$24,573
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78377 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Refugio, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,974 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,597housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78377, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,821 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78377 in?
ZIP code 78377 (Refugio) 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 78377?
ZIP code 78377 in Refugio, TX has a population of 3,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78377?
The median household income in ZIP 78377 is $49,974, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78377?
The median home value in ZIP 78377 is $97,000, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78377 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78377?
ZIP code 78377 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78377?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78377 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (14), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78377?
In ZIP code 78377, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 78377?
In ZIP code 78377, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78377 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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