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Victoria County
Inez, TX
77968
77968 ZIP Code — Inez, TX
Victoria County, Texas
ZIP code 77968 is located in
Inez ,
Texas ,
within Victoria County .
It covers approximately 194.75 square miles and serves a population of
3,220 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 77968
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $278,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,794) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 77968 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Inez
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,220
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
469
Geography
Land area
194.75 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
28.8903
Longitude
-96.8036
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.5%
42.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
33.5%
21.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
13.4%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$77,794
Median household income
$278,300
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 919 28.5% 18 and over 2,301 71.5% 65 and over 619 19.2% Median age 39.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,005 88.3% Two or more races 195 5.7% Hispanic or Latino 185 5.4% Other race 16 0.5% Black or African American 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.5%
42.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
33.5%
21.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
13.4%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.6% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 9.2% $25k–$35k 3.1% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 12.3% $100k–$150k 18.0% $150k–$200k 10.1% $200k+ 12.2% Median income $77,794
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $278,300 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 87.9% Renter occupied 12.1% Vacant 10.4% Single-family detached 66.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 30.4% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 25.3% 1980–1989 8.1% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 1.4% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 4.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 25.9% 3 bedrooms 45.9% 4 bedrooms 22.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 47.7% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 73.6% Propane / LP gas 21.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 857 74.3% Cohabiting couple 21 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 185 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 91 7.9% Households with children under 18 387 33.5% Households with seniors (65+) 442 38.3% Average household size 2.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.1% 11.9% Married 70.8% 76.9% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 2.0% 5.4% Divorced 6.5% 5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 32.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 85 9.2% Kindergarten 42 4.5% Elementary school 578 62.3% High school 125 13.5% College / grad school 98 10.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 9.0% Sales & office 25.1% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.2% Government 16.0% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.1% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 2.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 19.2% Supplemental Security 1.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.1% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 22.5% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 20.0% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 21.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.2% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 184 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 4.2% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.3% Public insurance 24.3% No insurance 11.3% Uninsured under 19 10.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,053 94.8% Spanish 48 1.6% Other Indo-European 48 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,153 97.9% Born in same state 3,126 97.1% Born in different state 2,810 87.3% Foreign born 27 0.8% Naturalized citizen 67 2.1% Not a US citizen 24 35.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 341 10.6% French 278 8.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 164 5.1% Polish 10 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77968
What city is ZIP code 77968 in?
ZIP code 77968 is primarily assigned to Inez, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77968 in?
ZIP code 77968 falls within Victoria County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77968 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77968 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 77968?
ZIP code 77968 has an estimated population of 3,220 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77968?
The median home value in ZIP code 77968 is $278,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77968?
The median household income in ZIP code 77968 is $77,794, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77968 in?
ZIP code 77968 observes the CST timezone.
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