77616 ZIP Code — Fred, TX

Tyler County, Texas

ZIP code 77616 is located in Fred, Texas, within Tyler County. It covers approximately 25.94 square miles and serves a population of 686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77616

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 $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 77616 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

686
population
25.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77616 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77616

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City Status
Fred Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
77660 Spurger (3.9 mi) 75956 Kirbyville (12 mi) 77624 Hillister (12.5 mi) 75979 Woodville (14.8 mi) 77664 Warren (14.9 mi) 77656 Silsbee (15.7 mi) 77612 Buna (17.1 mi) 75990 Woodville (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 686
Population density 26 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 457
Geography
Land area 25.94 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 30.6110
Longitude -94.1822
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 409
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.2% 52.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 20.4% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 16.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

686
Population
26
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$42,580
Per capita income
$164,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.1%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
250
Housing units
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
5
36
5–9
20
18
10–14
9
135
20–24
72
65
35–44
35
92
45–54
50
36
55–59
20
36
65–74
20
10
75–84
6
7
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189814.3%
18 and over58885.7%
65 and over8312.1%
Median age37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Two or more races 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Black or African American 2.1%
GroupCount%
White64491.7%
Two or more races273.8%
Hispanic or Latino162.3%
Black or African American152.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.2% 52.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 20.4% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 16.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 7.8%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 3.7%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 29.9%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 32.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k5.9%
$35k–$50k3.7%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k29.9%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k32.6%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 31.8%
$150k–$200k 20.5%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 4.0%
$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$164,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.1%
Renter occupied5.9%
Vacant28.4%
Single-family detached67.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.6%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)3.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201919.5%
2000–20099.6%
1990–199944.1%
1980–19898.8%
1970–19794.2%
1960–19699.6%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms27.6%
4 bedrooms22.2%
5+ bedrooms9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle41.7%
2 vehicles17.1%
3 or more41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas13.4%
Electricity78.1%
Wood8.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12466.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse5227.8%
Female householder, no spouse115.9%
Households with children under 183217.1%
Households with seniors (65+)8344.4%
Average household size3.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married52.3%41.7%
Married34.6%52.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.0%0.0%
Divorced9.1%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 81.4%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.2%
Bachelor's or higher6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool88.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8384.7%
High school00.0%
College / grad school77.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 48.8%
Public administration 18.9%
Construction 15.8%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Finance & real estate 4.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts5.9%
Service18.9%
Sales & office23.6%
Natural resources & construction45.8%
Production & transportation5.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.1%
Government18.9%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone26.9%
Carpool67.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 1.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.4%
Retirement income38.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure41.4%
High cholesterol39.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.9%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.5%
Depression27.1%
Fair or poor health25.0%
Poor mental health19.1%
Poor physical health16.5%
No health insurance26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.5%
Visited dentist41.0%
Cholesterol screening86.1%
Teeth loss24.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9916.8%
Disability%
Any disability20.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.3%
Public insurance24.1%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67197.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)686100.0%
Born in same state686100.0%
Born in different state65895.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab27339.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian253.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.3%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77616

What city is ZIP code 77616 in?

ZIP code 77616 is primarily assigned to Fred, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77616 in?

ZIP code 77616 falls within Tyler County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77616 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 77616 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77616?

7% 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 77616 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 77616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77616 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 77616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 77616 in?

ZIP code 77616 observes the CST timezone.

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