77963 ZIP Code — Goliad, TX

Goliad County, Texas

ZIP code 77963 is located in Goliad, Texas, within Goliad County. It covers approximately 578.98 square miles and serves a population of 5,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77963

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,313. 43% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 77963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,246

population

578.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goliad	Acceptable
Goliad	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78141 Nordheim (19.6 mi) 77974 Meyersville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,246
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	578.98 sq mi
Water area	3.33 sq mi
Latitude	28.6571
Longitude	-97.4661
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	52.3%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	23.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	7.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,246

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$30,069

Per capita income

$172,800

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

2,192

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

108

183

5–9

190

10–14

197

152

15–19

158

181

20–24

188

362

25–34

377

198

35–44

206

290

45–54

303

182

55–59

189

145

60–64

152

338

65–74

352

152

75–84

158

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,186	22.6%
18 and over	4,060	77.4%
65 and over	1,191	22.7%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

Two or more races 13.4%

Black or African American 5.8%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,793	61.3%
Hispanic or Latino	937	15.2%
Two or more races	831	13.4%
Black or African American	360	5.8%
Other race	229	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.4%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	23.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.4%	7.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,800
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,009	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	402	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	459	23.8%
Households with children under 18	569	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	852	44.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	27.1%
Married	51.3%	50.3%
Separated	4.9%	1.3%
Widowed	6.0%	13.6%
Divorced	8.2%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	5.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	648	59.2%
High school	278	25.4%
College / grad school	106	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Construction 15.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	358	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,034	96.0%
Spanish	313	6.2%
Other Indo-European	306	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,918	93.7%
Born in same state	4,893	93.3%
Born in different state	4,595	87.6%
Foreign born	25	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	328	6.3%
Not a US citizen	95	29.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	390	7.4%
French	275	5.2%
Arab	232	4.4%
Polish	18	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.1%
English	5	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77963

What city is ZIP code 77963 in?

ZIP code 77963 is primarily assigned to Goliad, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77963 in?

ZIP code 77963 falls within Goliad County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77963 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 77963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 77963 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 77963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77963?

The median home value in ZIP code 77963 is $172,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 77963?

ZIP code 77963 has an estimated population of 5,246 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77963 in?

ZIP code 77963 observes the CST timezone.