77950 ZIP Code — Austwell, TX
Refugio County, Texas
ZIP code 77950 is located in Austwell, Texas, within Refugio County. It covers approximately 140.33 square miles and serves a population of 156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
156
population
140.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77950 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77950
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Austwell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 156 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 391 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 140.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 34.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 28.4023 |
| Longitude | -96.8545 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 361 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.7% | 48.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 37.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 12.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
156
Population
1
People per sq mi
54.0
Median age
$55,455
Median household income
$31,040
Per capita income
$62,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
137
Housing units
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
3
6
10–14
3
7
20–24
5
6
35–44
4
29
45–54
17
6
55–59
4
6
60–64
3
20
65–74
12
11
75–84
6
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 11.5% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 88.5% |
| 65 and over | 51 | 32.7% |
| Median age | 54.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.7%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Other race
7.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black or African American
5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 13.8% |
| Other race | 13 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.7% | 48.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 37.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 12.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
10.3%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $55,455 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
43.4%
$50k–$100k
24.5%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $62,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter occupied | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 55.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 66.2% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.4% |
| Electricity | 80.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 24 | 35.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 14.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 2.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46 | 67.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 39.8% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 31.8% | 26.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
42.1%
Associate's degree
3.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 81.8% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
24.3%
Retail trade
24.3%
Professional & management
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Public administration
6.8%
Education & healthcare
2.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 12.2% |
| Service | 4.1% |
| Sales & office | 33.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 31.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 6.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 18.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 40.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 66.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 44.1% |
| High cholesterol | 44.2% |
| Diabetes | 17.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.2% |
| No health insurance | 31.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 13.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 52.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 24.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 147 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 28 | 17.9% |
| Arab | 17 | 10.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6 | 3.8% |
| Italian | 4 | 2.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 70.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77950
What city is ZIP code 77950 in?
ZIP code 77950 is primarily assigned to Austwell, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77950 in?
ZIP code 77950 falls within Refugio County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77950 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 77950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 77950 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 77950 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77950?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 77950 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 77950 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 77950 in?
ZIP code 77950 observes the CST timezone.