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Milam County
Gause, TX
77857
77857 ZIP Code — Gause, TX
Milam County, Texas
ZIP code 77857 is located in
Gause ,
Texas ,
within Milam County .
It covers approximately 97.18 square miles and serves a population of
1,033 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 512/737 .
About ZIP code 77857
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($55,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 77857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Gause
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,033
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
331
Geography
Land area
97.18 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
30.7865
Longitude
-96.6893
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
512/737
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
8.9%
3.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$55,417
Median household income
$269,400
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 253 24.5% 18 and over 780 75.5% 65 and over 250 24.2% Median age 47.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.4%
Group Count % White 842 76.3% Black or African American 104 9.4% Hispanic or Latino 71 6.4% Other race 67 6.1% Two or more races 20 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
51.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
17.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
8.9%
3.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 16.0% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 5.3% $50k–$75k 21.5% $75k–$100k 13.7% $100k–$150k 5.7% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 9.4% Median income $55,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $269,400 Median rent / month $692 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 84.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 11.5% 2000–2009 29.2% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 2.8% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 17.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 23.0% 3 bedrooms 53.2% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 28.8% 2 vehicles 30.2% 3 or more 39.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 68.2% Propane / LP gas 25.4% Wood 3.9% No fuel used 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 261 59.7% Cohabiting couple 6 1.4% Male householder, no spouse 42 9.6% Female householder, no spouse 128 29.3% Households with children under 18 116 26.5% Households with seniors (65+) 165 37.8% Average household size 2.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.8% 16.3% Married 69.5% 59.6% Separated 0.0% 3.5% Widowed 0.0% 6.3% Divorced 8.7% 14.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.0% Kindergarten 23 11.3% Elementary school 118 58.1% High school 46 22.7% College / grad school 14 6.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
13.4%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.2% Service 26.8% Sales & office 11.0% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 17.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.1% Government 10.8% Self-employed 17.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.5% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 34.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
44.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 26.5% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 22.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 54.3% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.0% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 34.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.6% Public insurance 37.2% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 5.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 977 94.6% Spanish 12 1.2% Other Indo-European 12 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,024 99.1% Born in same state 1,018 98.5% Born in different state 865 83.7% Foreign born 6 0.6% Naturalized citizen 9 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 110 10.6% French 104 10.1% Arab 45 4.4%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 35 3.4% German 18 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77857
What city is ZIP code 77857 in?
ZIP code 77857 is primarily assigned to Gause, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77857 in?
ZIP code 77857 falls within Milam County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77857 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 77857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77857 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 77857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 77857?
ZIP code 77857 has an estimated population of 1,033 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77857?
The median household income in ZIP code 77857 is $55,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77857 in?
ZIP code 77857 observes the CST timezone.
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