77962 ZIP Code — Ganado, TX

Jackson County, Texas

ZIP code 77962 is located in Ganado, Texas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 189.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77962

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $79,004.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,813

population

189.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ganado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77455 Louise (8.3 mi) 77437 El Campo (16.6 mi) 77971 Lolita (18.1 mi) 77957 Edna (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,813
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	189.41 sq mi
Water area	11.11 sq mi
Latitude	29.0508
Longitude	-96.4403
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,813

Population

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$79,004

Median household income

$30,706

Per capita income

$187,900

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

177

5–9

143

10–14

158

136

15–19

150

142

20–24

157

278

25–34

308

272

35–44

301

130

45–54

145

128

55–59

142

154

60–64

171

100

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	949	24.9%
18 and over	2,864	75.1%
65 and over	432	11.3%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.9%

Hispanic or Latino 19%

Two or more races 11%

Other race 9.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,775	58.9%
Hispanic or Latino	895	19%
Two or more races	520	11%
Other race	444	9.4%
Black or African American	54	1.1%
Asian	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$79,004

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,900
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	17.1%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	768	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	255	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	244	18.8%
Households with children under 18	455	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	26.1%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	30.6%
Married	65.4%	50.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.6%
Widowed	1.2%	9.1%
Divorced	8.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	121	12.6%
Kindergarten	9	0.9%
Elementary school	392	40.8%
High school	224	23.3%
College / grad school	215	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.7%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Construction 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Retail trade 6.2%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	29.7%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	19.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.2%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	30.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,476	91.2%
Spanish	441	12.7%
Other Indo-European	406	11.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,367	88.3%
Born in same state	3,272	85.8%
Born in different state	2,997	78.6%
Foreign born	95	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	446	11.7%
Not a US citizen	106	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	360	9.4%
French	241	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77962

What city is ZIP code 77962 in?

ZIP code 77962 is primarily assigned to Ganado, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77962 in?

ZIP code 77962 falls within Jackson County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77962?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 77962?

The median home value in ZIP code 77962 is $187,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 77962?

ZIP code 77962 has an estimated population of 3,813 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77962?

The median household income in ZIP code 77962 is $79,004, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77962 in?

ZIP code 77962 observes the CST timezone.