77836 ZIP Code — Caldwell, TX

Burleson County, Texas

ZIP code 77836 is located in Caldwell, Texas, within Burleson County. It covers approximately 431.12 square miles and serves a population of 12,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77836

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,357. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 77836 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,042

population

431.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caldwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77853 Dime Box (13 mi) 77879 Somerville (13.4 mi) 76556 Milano (15.2 mi) 77807 Bryan (16.4 mi) 77807 Bryan (16.4 mi) 76567 Rockdale (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	12,042
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	431.12 sq mi
Water area	5.92 sq mi
Latitude	30.5252
Longitude	-96.6919
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	39.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	22.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,042

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$75,357

Median household income

$39,770

Per capita income

$181,900

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

4,834

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

367

Under 5

386

341

5–9

357

432

10–14

453

319

15–19

335

243

20–24

256

667

25–34

699

573

35–44

601

786

45–54

824

495

55–59

519

373

60–64

392

823

65–74

863

359

75–84

376

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,789	23.2%
18 and over	9,253	76.8%
65 and over	2,624	21.8%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Black or African American 9.1%

Two or more races 8.2%

Other race 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,276	69.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,313	9.8%
Black or African American	1,215	9.1%
Two or more races	1,091	8.2%
Other race	411	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.2%
Asian	21	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	39.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	22.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$75,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,900
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	72.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,034	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	159	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	679	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,060	21.5%
Households with children under 18	1,577	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,724	35.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	14.7%
Married	64.9%	64.2%
Separated	2.6%	0.9%
Widowed	1.9%	10.2%
Divorced	6.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	281	10.8%
Kindergarten	149	5.7%
Elementary school	1,199	46.1%
High school	613	23.6%
College / grad school	359	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Construction 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Retail trade 9.8%

Other services 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Public administration 7.2%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 12.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,289	93.7%
Spanish	698	6.2%
Other Indo-European	687	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,222	93.2%
Born in same state	11,116	92.3%
Born in different state	9,268	77.0%
Foreign born	106	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	820	6.8%
Not a US citizen	230	28.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	765	6.4%
Italian	710	5.9%
French	701	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	76	0.6%
Irish	18	0.1%
Polish	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77836

What city is ZIP code 77836 in?

ZIP code 77836 is primarily assigned to Caldwell, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77836 in?

ZIP code 77836 falls within Burleson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77836 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 77836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77836 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 77836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77836?

The median home value in ZIP code 77836 is $181,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 77836?

ZIP code 77836 has an estimated population of 12,042 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77836 in?

ZIP code 77836 observes the CST timezone.