77830 ZIP Code — Anderson, TX
Grimes County, Texas
ZIP code 77830 is located in Anderson, Texas, within Grimes County. It covers approximately 194.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.
About ZIP code 77830
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 $304,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,635. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,815
population
194.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77830 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77830
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Anderson | Acceptable |
| Anderson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77861 Iola (12.6 mi)
77873 Richards (12.9 mi)
77868 Navasota (13 mi)
77831 Bedias (13.5 mi)
77845 College Station (16.7 mi)
77363 Plantersville (17.9 mi)
77356 Montgomery (19.1 mi)
77840 College Station (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,815 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 194.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5521 |
| Longitude | -96.0025 |
| 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 | 29.5% | 43.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 22.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 4.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,815
Population
14
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$103,635
Median household income
$35,955
Per capita income
$304,400
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,064
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
77
Under 5
81
98
5–9
103
65
10–14
68
133
15–19
141
74
20–24
79
86
25–34
90
228
35–44
241
195
45–54
206
128
55–59
134
80
60–64
84
105
65–74
111
89
75–84
93
13
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 714 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,101 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 424 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Two or more races
7.9%
Black or African American
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,474 | 85.5% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 1% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.5% | 43.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 22.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 4.9% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
11.0%
$75k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
39.2%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 39.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $103,635 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
30.1%
$500k–$1M
17.7%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,400 |
| Median rent / month | $975 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% |
| Electricity | 69.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 625 | 57.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 49 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 321 | 29.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 96 | 8.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 373 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 335 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| Married | 57.3% | 59.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 5.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 281 | 40.4% |
| High school | 226 | 32.5% |
| College / grad school | 145 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Retail trade
21.2%
Construction
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Other services
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Public administration
1.8%
Professional & management
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 4.6% |
| Sales & office | 26.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.7% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
83.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 151 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 22.1% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,657 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 61 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 35 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,690 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,690 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 2,340 | 83.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 125 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 66 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 382 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 364 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 174 | 6.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77830
What city is ZIP code 77830 in?
ZIP code 77830 is primarily assigned to Anderson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77830 in?
ZIP code 77830 falls within Grimes County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77830 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 77830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77830?
The median household income in ZIP code 77830 is $103,635, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 77830?
ZIP code 77830 has an estimated population of 2,815 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77830?
The median home value in ZIP code 77830 is $304,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 77830 in?
ZIP code 77830 observes the CST timezone.