77865 ZIP Code — Marquez, TX

Leon County, Texas

ZIP code 77865 is located in Marquez, Texas, within Leon County. It covers approximately 157.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/936.

About ZIP code 77865

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,602. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,141

population

157.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marquez	Acceptable
Marquez	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75846 Jewett (8 mi) 77871 Normangee (11.6 mi) 77856 Franklin (15.7 mi) 75838 Donie (16.3 mi) 75831 Buffalo (17.6 mi) 76687 Thornton (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,141
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	289

Geography
Land area	157.28 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	31.2474
Longitude	-96.2243
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	430/936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,141

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$84,602

Median household income

$32,325

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$1,169

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

907

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

147

10–14

152

105

15–19

109

20–24

25–34

170

35–44

176

117

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	710	33.2%
18 and over	1,431	66.8%
65 and over	346	16.2%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,052	94.2%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.7%
Two or more races	36	1.7%
Other race	29	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.7%
Asian	6	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$84,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$1,169
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	34.9%
Single-family detached	49.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	49.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.4%
2000–2009	28.2%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	62.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	101	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	207	30.1%
Households with children under 18	345	50.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	38.9%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	35.5%
Married	55.7%	43.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	15.6%
Divorced	9.9%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.3%
Kindergarten	8	1.4%
Elementary school	276	46.9%
High school	267	45.3%
College / grad school	36	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Professional & management 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Public administration 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Construction 9.5%

Information 7.4%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Retail trade 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	25.1%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	30.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,982	92.6%
Spanish	28	1.4%
Other Indo-European	28	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,098	98.0%
Born in same state	2,098	98.0%
Born in different state	1,725	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.0%
Not a US citizen	10	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	406	19%
French	345	16.1%
Arab	77	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.6%
Polish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77865

What city is ZIP code 77865 in?

ZIP code 77865 is primarily assigned to Marquez, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77865 in?

ZIP code 77865 falls within Leon County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77865 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 77865 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 77865 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 77865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77865?

The median home value in ZIP code 77865 is $162,500.

Does ZIP code 77865 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 77865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 77865 in?

ZIP code 77865 observes the CST timezone.