77974 ZIP Code — Meyersville, TX

De Witt County, Texas

ZIP code 77974 is located in Meyersville, Texas, within De Witt County. It covers approximately 28.47 square miles and serves a population of 565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77974

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $183,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($59,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 77974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

565

population

28.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meyersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77954 Cuero (14.8 mi) 78164 Yorktown (16.5 mi) 77904 Victoria (18.6 mi) 77901 Victoria (19 mi) 77963 Goliad (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	565
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	28.47 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	28.8992
Longitude	-97.2870
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

565

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$59,000

Median household income

$29,456

Per capita income

$183,700

Median home value

$1,112

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

142

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	33.1%
18 and over	378	66.9%
65 and over	88	15.6%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Two or more races 10.3%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	487	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	74	11.6%
Two or more races	66	10.3%
Other race	12	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 26.8%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	26.8%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$59,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,700
Median rent / month	$1,112
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.6%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	66.0%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	55.2%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	21	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	34	17.5%
Households with children under 18	88	45.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	25.8%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	12.0%
Married	63.6%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	14.1%
Divorced	7.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 28.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	18.6%
Elementary school	80	45.2%
High school	7	4.0%
College / grad school	57	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.0%

Manufacturing 23.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Information 1.8%

Retail trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	33.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 33.3%

Under 18 years 49.7%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 33.6%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	529	93.6%
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)	565	100.0%
Born in same state	560	99.1%
Born in different state	514	91.0%
Foreign born	5	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	25.5%
French	21	3.7%
English	13	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.1%
Irish	5	0.9%
German	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77974

What city is ZIP code 77974 in?

ZIP code 77974 is primarily assigned to Meyersville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77974 in?

ZIP code 77974 falls within De Witt County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77974?

33% of residents in ZIP code 77974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 77974 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 77974 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77974?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77974?

The median home value in ZIP code 77974 is $183,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 77974 in?

ZIP code 77974 observes the CST timezone.