77442 ZIP Code — Garwood, TX

Colorado County, Texas

ZIP code 77442 is located in Garwood, Texas, within Colorado County. It covers approximately 187.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,042. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 77442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,451

population

187.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77434 Eagle Lake (14.9 mi) 78962 Weimar (16.8 mi) 77964 Hallettsville (17.6 mi) 77455 Louise (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,451
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	187.59 sq mi
Water area	2.72 sq mi
Latitude	29.4308
Longitude	-96.5266
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,451

Population

People per sq mi

19.2

Median age

$56,042

Median household income

$15,090

Per capita income

$169,000

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

217

5–9

186

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	722	49.8%
18 and over	729	50.2%
65 and over	185	12.7%
Median age	19.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 30.8%

Hispanic or Latino 21%

Other race 21%

Black or African American 20.9%

Two or more races 5.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	566	30.8%
Hispanic or Latino	385	21%
Other race	385	21%
Black or African American	383	20.9%
Two or more races	98	5.3%
Asian	19	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 32.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	32.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$56,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 30.6%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,000
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	5.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.3%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.6%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	73	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	54	16.4%
Households with children under 18	105	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	38.6%
Average household size	4.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	28.0%
Married	58.8%	45.2%
Separated	15.7%	0.9%
Widowed	4.2%	3.3%
Divorced	3.9%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	9.6%
Kindergarten	116	18.3%
Elementary school	361	57.0%
High school	81	12.8%
College / grad school	14	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 19.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Construction 11.5%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	3.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	30.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	46.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,313	90.5%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,349	93.0%
Born in same state	1,349	93.0%
Born in different state	1,269	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	102	7.0%
Not a US citizen	36	35.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	5.3%
Italian	24	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.7%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77442

What city is ZIP code 77442 in?

ZIP code 77442 is primarily assigned to Garwood, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77442 in?

ZIP code 77442 falls within Colorado County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77442 family-oriented?

50% of residents in ZIP code 77442 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77442?

9% 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 77442 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 77442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77442?

Health data for ZIP code 77442 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 77442 in?

ZIP code 77442 observes the CST timezone.