77954 ZIP Code — Cuero, TX

De Witt County, Texas

ZIP code 77954 is located in Cuero, Texas, within De Witt County. It covers approximately 379.05 square miles and serves a population of 10,918 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77954

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $61,382. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,918

population

379.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cuero	Acceptable
Cuero	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77995 Yoakum (12.7 mi) 77974 Meyersville (14.8 mi) 77994 Westhoff (15.1 mi) 77904 Victoria (19.1 mi) 78164 Yorktown (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,918
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	379.05 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	29.1113
Longitude	-97.2515
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,918

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$61,382

Median household income

$29,166

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$937

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

3,551

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

369

Under 5

311

305

5–9

257

290

10–14

245

299

15–19

251

333

20–24

280

809

25–34

681

898

35–44

755

843

45–54

709

377

55–59

317

472

60–64

397

541

65–74

455

288

75–84

242

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,178	19.9%
18 and over	8,740	80.1%
65 and over	1,720	15.8%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

Other race 17.6%

Black or African American 8.7%

Two or more races 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,040	43%
Hispanic or Latino	3,124	22.2%
Other race	2,475	17.6%
Black or African American	1,223	8.7%
Two or more races	1,007	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	155	1.1%
Asian	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$61,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$937
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	64.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,657	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	168	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	438	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,119	33.1%
Households with children under 18	972	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,123	33.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	23.5%
Married	42.9%	48.9%
Separated	3.2%	3.4%
Widowed	2.4%	13.2%
Divorced	14.8%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	13.2%
Kindergarten	129	6.8%
Elementary school	779	41.1%
High school	492	26.0%
College / grad school	244	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	33.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	438	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,238	93.8%
Spanish	537	5.2%
Other Indo-European	521	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,692	97.9%
Born in same state	10,656	97.6%
Born in different state	9,362	85.7%
Foreign born	36	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	226	2.1%
Not a US citizen	15	6.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	853	7.8%
Arab	580	5.3%
French	469	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.4%
Polish	28	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77954

What city is ZIP code 77954 in?

ZIP code 77954 is primarily assigned to Cuero, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77954 in?

ZIP code 77954 falls within De Witt County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77954?

18% of residents in ZIP code 77954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77954?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77954?

Health data for ZIP code 77954 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 77954 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 77954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 77954 in?

ZIP code 77954 observes the CST timezone.