77977 ZIP Code — Placedo, TX

Victoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77977 is located in Placedo, Texas, within Victoria County. It covers approximately 13.84 square miles and serves a population of 536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77977

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,500. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.

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

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77977 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

536

population

13.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77977 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Placedo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	536
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	469

Geography
Land area	13.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	28.6897
Longitude	-96.8223
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	86.4%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	7.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

536

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$22,500

Median household income

$13,993

Per capita income

$44,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	166	31.0%
18 and over	370	69.0%
65 and over	88	16.4%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.7%

Black or African American 20.1%

Two or more races 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	335	56.7%
Black or African American	119	20.1%
Two or more races	64	10.8%
Hispanic or Latino	55	9.3%
Other race	18	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.4%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	7.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 57.1%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	57.1%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
Median income	$22,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 83.0%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$44,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	28.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	54.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.0%
3 bedrooms	82.8%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	60.9%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	75.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	28.6%
Cohabiting couple	119	50.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	26	10.9%
Households with children under 18	41	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	26.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.0%	23.1%
Married	21.2%	38.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	21.3%
Divorced	0.0%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 65.4%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	38.6%
High school	102	61.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 60.5%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	57.8%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	26.0%
Government	65.0%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	26.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	53.4%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 42.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	18.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	34.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	31.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	536	100.0%
Spanish	15	2.8%
Other Indo-European	15	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	512	95.5%
Born in same state	512	95.5%
Born in different state	502	93.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	4.5%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	180	33.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77977

What city is ZIP code 77977 in?

ZIP code 77977 is primarily assigned to Placedo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77977 in?

ZIP code 77977 falls within Victoria County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77977 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 77977 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77977?

29% of residents in ZIP code 77977 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77977?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 77977 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 77977 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 77977 in?

ZIP code 77977 observes the CST timezone.