77969 ZIP Code — La Salle, TX

Jackson County, Texas

ZIP code 77969 is located in La Salle, Texas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 35.35 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77969

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $490,000.

Median household income is $78,125. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

224

population

35.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Salle	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	35.35 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	28.7689
Longitude	-96.6492
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$78,125

Median household income

$29,398

Per capita income

$490,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	12.5%
18 and over	196	87.5%
65 and over	88	39.3%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	215	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	3.9%
Two or more races	9	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	7.8%

$50k–$75k 43.5%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	43.5%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	20.7%
Median income	$78,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 48.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$490,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	50.0%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	70.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	21.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	81.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	30.4%
Households with children under 18	24	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	55.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	10.8%
Married	100.0%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	42.9%
High school	16	57.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 34.3%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Other services 13.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	61.2%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	28.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	14.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.4%
Retirement income	64.1%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	27.7%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	100.0%
Spanish	9	4.0%
Other Indo-European	9	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	190	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	22.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	8.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77969

What city is ZIP code 77969 in?

ZIP code 77969 is primarily assigned to La Salle, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77969 in?

ZIP code 77969 falls within Jackson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77969 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 77969 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 77969 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 77969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77969?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77969?

The median home value in ZIP code 77969 is $490,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77969 in?

ZIP code 77969 observes the CST timezone.