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Jasper County
Buna, TX
77612
77612 ZIP Code — Buna, TX
Jasper County, Texas
ZIP code 77612 is located in
Buna ,
Texas ,
within Jasper County .
It covers approximately 350.84 square miles and serves a population of
9,725 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 409 .
About ZIP code 77612
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $113,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($59,666) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 77612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Buna
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
9,725
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
241
Geography
Land area
350.84 sq mi
Water area
2.20 sq mi
Latitude
30.4184
Longitude
-94.0010
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
409
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
55.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
27.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.8%
14.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
3.0%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$59,666
Median household income
$113,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,606 26.8% 18 and over 7,119 73.2% 65 and over 1,679 17.3% Median age 37.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 8,846 84.3% Hispanic or Latino 772 7.4% Two or more races 445 4.2% Other race 385 3.7% Black or African American 49 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
55.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
27.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.8%
14.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
3.0%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.5% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 15.5% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 16.6% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 13.6% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $59,666
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,400 Median rent / month $686 Owner occupied 86.6% Renter occupied 13.4% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 50.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 40.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.8% 2010–2019 26.9% 2000–2009 13.9% 1990–1999 18.7% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 1.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 18.9% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 23.8% 2 vehicles 50.1% 3 or more 23.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.2% Electricity 90.3% Propane / LP gas 5.6% Wood 1.1% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,129 56.0% Cohabiting couple 362 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 573 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 735 19.3% Households with children under 18 1,366 36.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,236 32.5% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.9% 17.2% Married 62.8% 56.1% Separated 0.1% 0.8% Widowed 7.0% 9.7% Divorced 6.2% 16.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.0% Bachelor's or higher 9.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 182 8.5% Kindergarten 10 0.5% Elementary school 1,258 58.8% High school 514 24.0% College / grad school 174 8.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 14.5% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 15.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.5% Government 18.4% Self-employed 1.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.8% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 34.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
36.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 20.1% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 7.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.5% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 25.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 26.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 23.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.6% Visited dentist 51.2% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 336 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 13.6% 65 and over 31.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.2% Public insurance 36.8% No insurance 16.9% Uninsured under 19 15.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,126 93.8% Spanish 103 1.1% Other Indo-European 97 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,617 98.9% Born in same state 9,582 98.5% Born in different state 8,201 84.3% Foreign born 35 0.4% Naturalized citizen 108 1.1% Not a US citizen 91 84.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 5,532 56.9% French 452 4.6% Italian 209 2.1%
Ancestry Count % English 87 0.9% German 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.1% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77612
What city is ZIP code 77612 in?
ZIP code 77612 is primarily assigned to Buna, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77612 in?
ZIP code 77612 falls within Jasper County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77612?
10% 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 77612 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 77612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77612?
18% of residents in ZIP code 77612 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77612 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 77612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 77612 in?
ZIP code 77612 observes the CST timezone.
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