77625 ZIP Code — Kountze, TX

Hardin County, Texas

ZIP code 77625 is located in Kountze, Texas, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 317.68 square miles and serves a population of 8,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77625

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,942. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 77625 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,274

population

317.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77625 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77625

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77625. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kountze	Acceptable
Kountze	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77585 Saratoga (10 mi) 77659 Sour Lake (12.4 mi) 77519 Batson (13.7 mi) 77656 Silsbee (14.5 mi) 77664 Warren (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,274
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	317.68 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	30.3544
Longitude	-94.4114
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,274

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$67,942

Median household income

$32,809

Per capita income

$115,300

Median home value

$899

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

3,215

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

224

236

5–9

245

235

10–14

244

282

15–19

293

275

20–24

285

498

25–34

517

490

35–44

509

368

45–54

383

330

55–59

343

383

60–64

398

480

65–74

498

219

75–84

227

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,781	21.5%
18 and over	6,493	78.5%
65 and over	1,520	18.4%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 5.6%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,772	75.1%
Hispanic or Latino	739	8.2%
Black or African American	618	6.9%
Two or more races	507	5.6%
Other race	366	4.1%
Asian	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$67,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,300
Median rent / month	$899
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	54.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	86.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,671	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	140	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	654	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	688	21.8%
Households with children under 18	968	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,032	32.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	23.7%
Married	52.8%	51.5%
Separated	4.3%	1.2%
Widowed	2.6%	12.8%
Divorced	14.8%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	3.6%
Kindergarten	39	2.2%
Elementary school	846	48.5%
High school	446	25.6%
College / grad school	349	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.3%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	376	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,834	94.7%
Spanish	286	3.7%
Other Indo-European	286	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,043	97.2%
Born in same state	7,971	96.3%
Born in different state	6,564	79.3%
Foreign born	72	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	231	2.8%
Not a US citizen	47	20.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,012	12.2%
Italian	827	10%
Arab	534	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	62	0.7%
English	31	0.4%
Polish	28	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77625

What city is ZIP code 77625 in?

ZIP code 77625 is primarily assigned to Kountze, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77625 in?

ZIP code 77625 falls within Hardin County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77625?

17% of residents in ZIP code 77625 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77625 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 77625 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 77625 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 77625 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77625?

The median home value in ZIP code 77625 is $115,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 77625 in?

ZIP code 77625 observes the CST timezone.