ZIP Code 78377

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Refugio · Refugio County · Texas

Population
3,821

3/sq mi

Median income
$49,974

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$97,000

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.8%

Median age 41.8

Land area
1194.1 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78377?

41.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 46.5%
African American 13.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$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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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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Official Data Resources for Refugio, TX

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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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