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Tyler County
Hillister, TX
77624
77624 ZIP Code — Hillister, TX
Tyler County, Texas
ZIP code 77624 is located in
Hillister ,
Texas ,
within Tyler County .
It covers approximately 52.43 square miles and serves a population of
644 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 409 .
About ZIP code 77624
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,000.
The gap between median ($47,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 77624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
644
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
457
Geography
Land area
52.43 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
30.6730
Longitude
-94.3800
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
409
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.1%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
41.0%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$47,917
Median household income
$149,000
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 83 12.9% 18 and over 561 87.1% 65 and over 267 41.5% Median age 63.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 559 81.8% Two or more races 75 11% Hispanic or Latino 39 5.7% Other race 10 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.1%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
41.0%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 13.8% $35k–$50k 27.3% $50k–$75k 7.3% $75k–$100k 7.7% $100k–$150k 20.0% $150k–$200k 13.1% Median income $47,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $149,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 60.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.2% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.3% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 6.6% 1980–1989 30.8% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 26.2% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 0.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.9% 1 bedroom 13.9% 2 bedrooms 10.9% 3 bedrooms 52.0% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 20.4% 2 vehicles 61.5% 3 or more 18.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 98.5% Propane / LP gas 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 216 83.1% Cohabiting couple 15 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 6 2.3% Female householder, no spouse 23 8.8% Households with children under 18 51 19.6% Households with seniors (65+) 174 66.9% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 2.3% 14.0% Married 80.2% 69.7% Separated 9.5% 1.3% Widowed 0.0% 6.2% Divorced 8.0% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 61 77.2% High school 18 22.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Professional & management
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.9% Service 16.5% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 25.3% Production & transportation 7.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 19.2% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.6% Carpool 7.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.3% Other means 16.7% Avg commute (minutes) 35.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.4% Retirement income 36.2% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 44.1% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 23.3% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 28.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 45.6% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 21.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 116 20.7%
Disability % Any disability 35.1% Under 18 24.1% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 61.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.8% Public insurance 57.1% No insurance 15.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 640 99.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 620 96.3% Born in same state 620 96.3% Born in different state 567 88.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 24 3.7% Not a US citizen 24 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 83 12.9% French 58 9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 19 3% English 13 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.4% Internet access 67.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77624
What city is ZIP code 77624 in?
ZIP code 77624 is primarily assigned to Hillister, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77624 in?
ZIP code 77624 falls within Tyler County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77624 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 77624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 77624 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 77624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77624?
10% 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 77624 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 77624 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 77624 in?
ZIP code 77624 observes the CST timezone.
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