77872 ZIP Code — North Zulch, TX

Madison County, Texas

ZIP code 77872 is located in North Zulch, Texas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 94.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 77872

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 $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,250. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 77872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,327

population

94.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Zulch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77871 Normangee (11.8 mi) 77864 Madisonville (12.3 mi) 77861 Iola (14.4 mi) 77808 Bryan (16.8 mi) 77831 Bedias (17.1 mi) 75850 Leona (18.9 mi) 75850 Leona (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,327
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	313

Geography
Land area	94.07 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	30.9311
Longitude	-96.0990
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,327

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$27,893

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

826

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

111

15–19

20–24

145

25–34

166

100

35–44

115

147

45–54

170

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

152

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	680	29.2%
18 and over	1,647	70.8%
65 and over	380	16.3%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,127	86.5%
Two or more races	189	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	133	5.4%
Other race	8	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.7%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	76.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	42	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	87	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	193	25.6%
Households with children under 18	300	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	37.0%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	19.0%
Married	61.1%	55.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	11.7%
Divorced	6.4%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	8.1%
Kindergarten	47	7.8%
Elementary school	245	40.6%
High school	138	22.8%
College / grad school	125	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,176	93.5%
Spanish	70	3.2%
Other Indo-European	70	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,272	97.6%
Born in same state	2,268	97.5%
Born in different state	1,861	80.0%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.4%
Not a US citizen	12	21.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	328	14.1%
Italian	262	11.3%
Arab	211	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.5%
Dutch	20	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77872

What city is ZIP code 77872 in?

ZIP code 77872 is primarily assigned to North Zulch, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77872 in?

ZIP code 77872 falls within Madison County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77872?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 77872 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 77872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77872?

The median home value in ZIP code 77872 is $166,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 77872?

ZIP code 77872 has an estimated population of 2,327 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77872 in?

ZIP code 77872 observes the CST timezone.