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Liberty County
Devers, TX
77538
77538 ZIP Code — Devers, TX
Liberty County, Texas
ZIP code 77538 is located in
Devers ,
Texas ,
within Liberty County .
It covers approximately 132.08 square miles and serves a population of
987 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936/409 .
About ZIP code 77538
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 $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($75,294) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 77538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
987
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
291
Geography
Land area
132.08 sq mi
Water area
0.67 sq mi
Latitude
30.0006
Longitude
-94.5485
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936/409
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.4%
49.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
28.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
17.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.2%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$75,294
Median household income
$152,700
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 290 29.4% 18 and over 697 70.6% 65 and over 137 13.9% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 785 70.4% Hispanic or Latino 128 11.5% Two or more races 77 6.9% Black or African American 71 6.4% Other race 51 4.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.4%
49.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.7%
28.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
17.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.2%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.3% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 33.0% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 11.8% $150k–$200k 8.8% $200k+ 11.1% Median income $75,294
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $152,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.2% Renter occupied 7.8% Vacant 15.5% Single-family detached 84.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.23
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 16.6% 1990–1999 20.7% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 14.1% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 12.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 19.9% 3 bedrooms 56.1% 4 bedrooms 18.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.5% 1 vehicle 19.6% 2 vehicles 41.8% 3 or more 31.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.7% Electricity 62.7% Propane / LP gas 5.2% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 203 66.3% Cohabiting couple 18 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 31 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 54 17.6% Households with children under 18 101 33.0% Households with seniors (65+) 103 33.7% Average household size 3.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 21.9% Married 59.3% 52.8% Separated 1.8% 2.1% Widowed 3.9% 10.4% Divorced 9.0% 12.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.6% Bachelor's or higher 12.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 6.6% Kindergarten 3 0.9% Elementary school 162 50.6% High school 76 23.8% College / grad school 58 18.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
23.0%
Agriculture & mining
11.6%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.8% Service 22.8% Sales & office 19.5% Natural resources & construction 22.3% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.5% Government 11.6% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.9% Carpool 4.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 8.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
4.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 14.7% Supplemental Security 8.5% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 27.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.2% Visited dentist 49.9% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 19.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 11.0% 18–64 years 8.8% 65 and over 38.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.3% Public insurance 27.9% No insurance 25.5% Uninsured under 19 24.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 945 95.7% Spanish 31 3.3% Other Indo-European 28 3.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 912 92.4% Born in same state 912 92.4% Born in different state 611 61.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 75 7.6% Not a US citizen 30 40.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 124 12.6% Italian 47 4.8% French 9 0.9%
Ancestry Count % German 7 0.7% Irish 3 0.3% Polish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.0% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77538
What city is ZIP code 77538 in?
ZIP code 77538 is primarily assigned to Devers, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77538 in?
ZIP code 77538 falls within Liberty County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77538 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 77538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77538?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 77538 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 77538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77538?
The median home value in ZIP code 77538 is $152,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 77538 in?
ZIP code 77538 observes the CST timezone.
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