77859 ZIP Code — Hearne, TX

Robertson County, Texas

ZIP code 77859 is located in Hearne, Texas, within Robertson County. It covers approximately 156.77 square miles and serves a population of 7,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77859

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,817. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,220

population

156.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hearne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77807 Bryan (12 mi) 77807 Bryan (12 mi) 77837 Calvert (12.9 mi) 76556 Milano (14.4 mi) 77808 Bryan (14.5 mi) 77803 Bryan (16.3 mi) 77801 Bryan (19.1 mi) 76520 Cameron (19.7 mi) 77802 Bryan (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	7,220
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	395

Geography
Land area	156.77 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	30.8362
Longitude	-96.5870
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	51.3%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,220

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$49,817

Median household income

$26,783

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

$616

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

2,457

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

242

Under 5

226

198

5–9

185

162

10–14

151

355

15–19

333

264

20–24

247

509

25–34

477

404

35–44

378

532

45–54

498

101

55–59

297

60–64

277

450

65–74

421

75–84

126

85+

118

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,493	20.7%
18 and over	5,727	79.3%
65 and over	1,289	17.9%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.1%

Black or African American 23.7%

Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

Two or more races 14.5%

Other race 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,462	39.1%
Black or African American	2,097	23.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,635	18.5%
Two or more races	1,287	14.5%
Other race	372	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$49,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$616
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,027	37.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	659	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,004	36.9%
Households with children under 18	612	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,041	38.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	38.0%
Married	35.4%	40.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	5.2%	8.7%
Divorced	13.0%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	6.2%
Kindergarten	25	1.7%
Elementary school	614	40.8%
High school	424	28.2%
College / grad school	349	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	31.9%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	24.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	31.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,752	93.5%
Spanish	226	3.3%
Other Indo-European	226	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,774	93.8%
Born in same state	6,436	89.1%
Born in different state	5,606	77.6%
Foreign born	338	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	446	6.2%
Not a US citizen	156	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	343	4.8%
French	120	1.7%
Arab	65	0.9%
Dutch	44	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	0.5%
German	34	0.5%
English	30	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77859

What city is ZIP code 77859 in?

ZIP code 77859 is primarily assigned to Hearne, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77859 in?

ZIP code 77859 falls within Robertson County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77859?

23% of residents in ZIP code 77859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77859?

14% 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 77859 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 77859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77859?

The median home value in ZIP code 77859 is $124,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 77859 in?

ZIP code 77859 observes the CST timezone.