Lavaca County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,544
population (2021)
+6.7%
pop change since 2010
48285
FIPS code
Lavaca County ZIP code map
About Lavaca County
Lavaca County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,544 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.7% from 19,263 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lavaca County is 48285.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,544 |
| 2010 population | 19,263 |
| Change | +6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48285 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lavaca County
ZIP codes for Lavaca County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77964 | Hallettsville | Lavaca | View map |
| 77975 | Moulton | Lavaca | View map |
| 77984 | Shiner | Lavaca | View map |
| 77986 | Sublime | Lavaca | View map |
| 77987 | Sweet Home | Lavaca | View map |
| 77995 | Yoakum | Lavaca | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,825
Population
42.5
Median age
$61,555
Median household income
$33,869
Per capita income
$149,700
Median home value
$726
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
10,032
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
728
Under 5
726
809
5–9
807
983
10–14
980
895
15–19
892
639
20–24
638
1,123
25–34
1,121
1,426
35–44
1,423
1,344
45–54
1,340
728
55–59
726
849
60–64
846
1,601
65–74
1,598
851
75–84
848
453
85+
451
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,146 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 18,679 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,802 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.2%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Other race
10.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
4.5%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,613 | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,163 | 14.4% |
| Other race | 3,066 | 10.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,613 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,317 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
32.2%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 32.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $61,555 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
36.6%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,700 |
| Median rent / month | $726 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 18.8% |
| Single-family detached | 85.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 64.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.9% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.0% |
| Electricity | 50.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,185 | 62.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 537 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,522 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,380 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,983 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,863 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.6% | 16.6% |
| Married | 67.8% | 61.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 334 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 440 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,656 | 36.3% |
| High school | 1,556 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 651 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
26.8%
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Retail trade
7.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Professional & management
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Other services
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.9% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 7.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.5% |
| Visited dentist | 43.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,358 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 26.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,371 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 1,002 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 897 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 66 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,454 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,400 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,860 | 86.9% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,371 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 312 | 26.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,709 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,505 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 883 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 50 | 0.2% |
| English | 45 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 87.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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