77951 ZIP Code — Bloomington, TX

Victoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77951 is located in Bloomington, Texas, within Victoria County. It covers approximately 23.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77951

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $24,331. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 77951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,246

population

23.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,246
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	469

Geography
Land area	23.86 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	28.7103
Longitude	-96.8036
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	76.1%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,246

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$24,331

Median household income

$19,447

Per capita income

$57,300

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

42.8%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	382	30.7%
18 and over	864	69.3%
65 and over	320	25.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Two or more races 7.8%

Black or African American 5.4%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,049	76.6%
Hispanic or Latino	123	9%
Two or more races	107	7.8%
Black or African American	74	5.4%
Other race	16	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 28.5%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	28.5%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$24,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,300
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	55.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	22.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.0%
Electricity	67.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	23.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	100	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	309	57.5%
Households with children under 18	170	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	48.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	25.2%
Married	50.5%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	13.0%	19.2%
Divorced	8.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	8.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	208	56.2%
High school	88	23.8%
College / grad school	42	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Professional & management 16.7%

Construction 10.8%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	23.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 42.8%

Under 18 years 80.9%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.2%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	46.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	40.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	70.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.3%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	14.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,160	93.1%
Spanish	29	2.5%
Other Indo-European	29	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,179	94.6%
Born in same state	1,179	94.6%
Born in different state	1,072	86.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	67	5.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	8.2%
French	81	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	75.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77951

What city is ZIP code 77951 in?

ZIP code 77951 is primarily assigned to Bloomington, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77951 in?

ZIP code 77951 falls within Victoria County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77951?

43% of residents in ZIP code 77951 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77951 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 77951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77951?

5% 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 77951 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 77951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 77951 in?

ZIP code 77951 observes the CST timezone.