77971 ZIP Code — Lolita, TX

Jackson County, Texas

ZIP code 77971 is located in Lolita, Texas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 61.99 square miles and serves a population of 854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77971

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,700.

The gap between median ($56,124) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 77971 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

854

population

61.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lolita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77962 Ganado (18.1 mi) 77465 Palacios (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	854
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	61.99 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	28.7896
Longitude	-96.4500
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	45.6%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

854

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$56,124

Median household income

$33,009

Per capita income

$223,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

207

45–54

60–64

194

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	12.8%
18 and over	745	87.2%
65 and over	300	35.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	854	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.9%	7.8%

$25k–$35k 28.5%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	28.5%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	39.1%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$56,124

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 86.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	33.4%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	26.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	51.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	56.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	95.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	99	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	60.9%
Average household size	3.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	0.0%
Married	41.6%	95.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	33.1%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 41.3%

Construction 28.5%

Manufacturing 24.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	53.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.1%
Government	41.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.0%
Carpool	47.0%
Public transit	0.0%
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	76.3%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	28.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.7%
65 and over	3.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	31.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	854	100.0%
Spanish	43	5.0%
Other Indo-European	43	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	854	100.0%
Born in same state	854	100.0%
Born in different state	739	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	5.3%
German	25	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77971

What city is ZIP code 77971 in?

ZIP code 77971 is primarily assigned to Lolita, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77971 in?

ZIP code 77971 falls within Jackson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77971 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 77971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77971 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 77971 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 77971 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 77971 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 77971?

ZIP code 77971 has an estimated population of 854 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77971 in?

ZIP code 77971 observes the CST timezone.