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Lavaca County
Shiner, TX
77984
77984 ZIP Code — Shiner, TX
Lavaca County, Texas
ZIP code 77984 is located in
Shiner ,
Texas ,
within Lavaca County .
It covers approximately 160.07 square miles and serves a population of
4,365 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 77984
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($84,177) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 77984 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,365
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
285
Geography
Land area
160.07 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
29.4209
Longitude
-97.1472
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
46.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
29.9%
19.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.8%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$84,177
Median household income
$199,300
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 972 22.3% 18 and over 3,393 77.7% 65 and over 1,252 28.7% Median age 47.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.6%
Group Count % White 3,788 80.6% Hispanic or Latino 335 7.1% Two or more races 248 5.3% Other race 200 4.3% Black or African American 120 2.6% Asian 9 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
46.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
29.9%
19.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.8%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 19.4% $150k–$200k 12.5% $200k+ 12.9% Median income $84,177
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $199,300 Median rent / month $963 Owner occupied 87.6% Renter occupied 12.4% Vacant 21.7% Single-family detached 88.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.2% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 9.9% 1960–1969 13.7% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 20.7% 3 bedrooms 66.3% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 31.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 22.8% Electricity 62.4% Propane / LP gas 12.5% Wood 0.5% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,064 60.4% Cohabiting couple 40 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 209 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 448 25.4% Households with children under 18 445 25.3% Households with seniors (65+) 814 46.2% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.7% 21.0% Married 66.1% 52.7% Separated 0.5% 1.3% Widowed 5.2% 18.0% Divorced 3.5% 7.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.6% Bachelor's or higher 28.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 70 7.0% Kindergarten 63 6.3% Elementary school 403 40.0% High school 304 30.2% College / grad school 167 16.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Professional & management
6.6%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.1% Service 10.4% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 6.4% Production & transportation 25.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.1% Government 20.5% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.9% Carpool 7.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.1% Retirement income 28.4% Supplemental Security 1.1% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.9% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.9% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 21.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 58.8% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 227 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.3% Under 18 4.2% 18–64 years 8.0% 65 and over 30.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.3% Public insurance 35.5% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 4.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,165 95.4% Spanish 35 0.8% Other Indo-European 19 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 13 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,319 98.9% Born in same state 4,308 98.7% Born in different state 3,791 86.8% Foreign born 11 0.3% Naturalized citizen 46 1.1% Not a US citizen 22 47.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 438 10% French 365 8.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 109 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 79.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77984
What city is ZIP code 77984 in?
ZIP code 77984 is primarily assigned to Shiner, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77984 in?
ZIP code 77984 falls within Lavaca County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77984 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 77984 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 77984 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77984 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77984 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 77984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 77984?
ZIP code 77984 has an estimated population of 4,365 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77984 in?
ZIP code 77984 observes the CST timezone.
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