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Refugio County
Tivoli, TX
77990
77990 ZIP Code — Tivoli, TX
Refugio County, Texas
ZIP code 77990 is located in
Tivoli ,
Texas ,
within Refugio County .
It covers approximately 133.22 square miles and serves a population of
962 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 77990
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 77990 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
962
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
391
Geography
Land area
133.22 sq mi
Water area
33.81 sq mi
Latitude
28.4078
Longitude
-96.9523
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
48.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
46.5%
37.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
12.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$74,250
Median household income
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 214 22.2% 18 and over 748 77.8% 65 and over 215 22.3% Median age 52.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2%
Group Count % White 779 69.4% Hispanic or Latino 161 14.3% Two or more races 141 12.6% Black or African American 22 2% Other race 20 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
48.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
46.5%
37.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
12.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 1.8% $25k–$35k 14.1% $35k–$50k 3.7% $50k–$75k 23.9% $75k–$100k 39.1% $100k–$150k 4.3% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $74,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,400 Median rent / month $980 Owner occupied 87.2% Renter occupied 12.8% Vacant 29.8% Single-family detached 88.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.6% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 17.6% 2000–2009 2.8% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 27.3% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 11.4% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 13.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 13.3% 2 bedrooms 36.1% 3 bedrooms 41.8% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.4% 1 vehicle 43.4% 2 vehicles 40.1% 3 or more 14.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 87.8% Propane / LP gas 9.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 172 52.6% Cohabiting couple 5 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 43 13.1% Female householder, no spouse 107 32.7% Households with children under 18 55 16.8% Households with seniors (65+) 157 48.0% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.0% 22.3% Married 63.4% 42.0% Separated 2.3% 2.3% Widowed 0.0% 4.3% Divorced 14.3% 29.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 40 28.0% High school 86 60.1% College / grad school 17 11.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Agriculture & mining
19.5%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 15.8% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 17.2% Production & transportation 15.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.9% Government 25.5% Self-employed 0.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.0% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 0.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.9% Retirement income 35.8% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 5.5% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 41.2% High cholesterol 41.1% Diabetes 17.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 33.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 24.4% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 36.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 49.3% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 33.3% Under 18 21.0% 18–64 years 29.8% 65 and over 54.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.3% Public insurance 40.5% No insurance 13.9% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 846 87.9% Spanish 68 8.0% Other Indo-European 67 7.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 895 93.0% Born in same state 895 93.0% Born in different state 816 84.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 67 7.0% Not a US citizen 56 83.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 141 14.7%
Ancestry Count % French 40 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77990
What city is ZIP code 77990 in?
ZIP code 77990 is primarily assigned to Tivoli, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77990 in?
ZIP code 77990 falls within Refugio County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77990 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 77990 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 77990 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 77990 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77990 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 77990 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77990?
The median home value in ZIP code 77990 is $89,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 77990 in?
ZIP code 77990 observes the CST timezone.
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