77519 ZIP Code — Batson, TX

Hardin County, Texas

ZIP code 77519 is located in Batson, Texas, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 28.01 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 77519

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,571. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77519 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

561

population

28.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77564 Hull (7.5 mi) 77585 Saratoga (8.5 mi) 77659 Sour Lake (10.1 mi) 77575 Liberty (12.4 mi) 77625 Kountze (13.7 mi) 77538 Devers (16.8 mi) 77327 Cleveland (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	28.01 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	30.2399
Longitude	-94.5995
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$90,571

Median household income

$34,941

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

192

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	23.4%
18 and over	430	76.6%
65 and over	126	22.5%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	561	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 48.1%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	48.1%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$90,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	29.4%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	33.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.3%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	35	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	23	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	60	28.0%
Households with children under 18	74	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	47.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	32.8%
Married	47.2%	35.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	28.3%
Divorced	27.6%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 63.4%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	21.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	34	23.1%
College / grad school	81	55.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.4%

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Transportation & utilities 22.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Construction 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	34.8%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	43.0%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	496	88.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	561	100.0%
Born in same state	561	100.0%
Born in different state	506	90.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	21.6%
Italian	113	20.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77519

What city is ZIP code 77519 in?

ZIP code 77519 is primarily assigned to Batson, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77519 in?

ZIP code 77519 falls within Hardin County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77519 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 77519 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77519 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 77519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 77519?

ZIP code 77519 has an estimated population of 561 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77519?

The median household income in ZIP code 77519 is $90,571, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77519 in?

ZIP code 77519 observes the CST timezone.