77585 ZIP Code — Saratoga, TX

Hardin County, Texas

ZIP code 77585 is located in Saratoga, Texas, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 102.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,036 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 77585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 77585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,036
population
102.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77585 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77585

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City Status
Saratoga Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
77519 Batson (8.5 mi) 77625 Kountze (10 mi) 77659 Sour Lake (15 mi) 77564 Hull (15.8 mi) 77327 Cleveland (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,036
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 199
Geography
Land area 102.70 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 30.3613
Longitude -94.5796
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 75.8% 41.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 10.5% 29.1% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 25.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.8% 4.8% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,036
Population
10
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$15,540
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
438
Housing units
5.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
19
91
5–9
62
20
10–14
13
41
15–19
28
6
20–24
4
240
25–34
163
38
35–44
26
34
45–54
23
48
55–59
32
32
60–64
22
38
65–74
25
2
75–84
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828427.4%
18 and over75272.6%
65 and over666.4%
Median age32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
GroupCount%
White1,01097.5%
Two or more races262.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.8% 41.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 10.5% 29.1% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 25.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.8% 4.8% 7.8%
$10k–$15k 54.3%
$15k–$25k 11.8%
$25k–$35k 1.8%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 8.6%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k54.3%
$15k–$25k11.8%
$25k–$35k1.8%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k8.6%
$100k–$150k6.8%
$150k–$200k1.1%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%
$50k–$100k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 46.1%
$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant12.8%
Single-family detached73.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.8%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.2%
2000–20098.7%
1990–19996.1%
1980–198911.0%
1970–19795.7%
1960–196942.8%
1950–19598.7%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier5.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom5.7%
2 bedrooms5.9%
3 bedrooms77.9%
4 bedrooms6.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.8%
1 vehicle20.1%
2 vehicles68.1%
3 or more2.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.8%
Electricity32.6%
Propane / LP gas51.1%
Wood5.7%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28364.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse14633.0%
Female householder, no spouse132.9%
Households with children under 1825357.2%
Households with seniors (65+)6614.9%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.2%19.9%
Married63.1%72.4%
Separated6.3%0.0%
Widowed0.6%1.5%
Divorced7.8%6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 11.0%
HS graduate 67.4%
Some college, no degree 12.0%
Associate's degree 0.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.4%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.5%
Bachelor's or higher5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten63.2%
Elementary school9048.1%
High school6936.9%
College / grad school2211.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 45.6%
Construction 11.9%
Agriculture & mining 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Education & healthcare 8.5%
Retail trade 6.7%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.5%
Service9.5%
Sales & office55.9%
Natural resources & construction7.7%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.3%
Government8.0%
Self-employed7.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.8%
Carpool12.9%
Public transit1.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)52.7

Poverty

All people 55.5%
Under 18 years 41.2%
18 and over 60.9%
Married-couple families 73.9%
Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security9.0%
Retirement income7.2%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP50.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.7%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.6%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health21.2%
Poor mental health18.1%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist48.5%
Cholesterol screening86.2%
Teeth loss20.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9112.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.0%
65 and over48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance29.8%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance33.6%
Uninsured under 1929.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only98995.5%
Spanish40.4%
Other Indo-European40.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,036100.0%
Born in same state1,036100.0%
Born in different state95392.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French15715.2%
Italian15615.1%
AncestryCount%
English545.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77585

What city is ZIP code 77585 in?

ZIP code 77585 is primarily assigned to Saratoga, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77585 in?

ZIP code 77585 falls within Hardin County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77585?

56% of residents in ZIP code 77585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77585?

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 77585 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 77585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77585 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 77585 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 77585 in?

ZIP code 77585 observes the CST timezone.

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