77957 ZIP Code — Edna, TX

Jackson County, Texas

ZIP code 77957 is located in Edna, Texas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 358.85 square miles and serves a population of 8,492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77957

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $63,750. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 77957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,492

population

358.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edna	Acceptable
Edna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77968 Inez (7.6 mi) 77904 Victoria (15.5 mi) 77962 Ganado (18.3 mi) 77901 Victoria (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,492
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	358.85 sq mi
Water area	5.28 sq mi
Latitude	28.9802
Longitude	-96.7319
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	43.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,492

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$28,713

Per capita income

$111,700

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,057

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

267

Under 5

283

286

5–9

303

295

10–14

313

317

15–19

337

162

20–24

171

392

25–34

415

546

35–44

580

471

45–54

499

227

55–59

240

294

60–64

312

407

65–74

432

384

75–84

408

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,191	25.8%
18 and over	6,301	74.2%
65 and over	1,782	21.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Black or African American 9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Two or more races 7.1%

Other race 5.3%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,417	69%
Black or African American	832	9%
Hispanic or Latino	804	8.6%
Two or more races	663	7.1%
Other race	495	5.3%
Asian	60	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,700
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.0%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,753	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	182	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	419	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	636	21.3%
Households with children under 18	1,002	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,139	38.1%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	23.0%
Married	59.0%	52.7%
Separated	2.9%	0.7%
Widowed	3.6%	10.4%
Divorced	10.1%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	204	10.0%
Kindergarten	156	7.6%
Elementary school	854	41.8%
High school	568	27.8%
College / grad school	261	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	20.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	467	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,942	93.5%
Spanish	573	7.2%
Other Indo-European	549	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,948	93.6%
Born in same state	7,914	93.2%
Born in different state	6,483	76.3%
Foreign born	34	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	544	6.4%
Not a US citizen	240	44.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	767	9%
French	625	7.4%
Arab	341	4%
Polish	80	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	77	0.9%
English	74	0.9%
German	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77957

What city is ZIP code 77957 in?

ZIP code 77957 is primarily assigned to Edna, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77957 in?

ZIP code 77957 falls within Jackson County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77957?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77957?

17% of residents in ZIP code 77957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77957 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 77957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77957?

The median home value in ZIP code 77957 is $111,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 77957 in?

ZIP code 77957 observes the CST timezone.