77868 ZIP Code — Navasota, TX

Grimes County, Texas

ZIP code 77868 is located in Navasota, Texas, within Grimes County. It covers approximately 277.87 square miles and serves a population of 17,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 77868

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 $186,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $59,534. 32% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,559

population

277.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Navasota	Acceptable
Navasota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77880 Washington (9.4 mi) 77363 Plantersville (12.5 mi) 77830 Anderson (13 mi) 77426 Chappell Hill (14.8 mi) 77845 College Station (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,559
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	277.87 sq mi
Water area	3.73 sq mi
Latitude	30.3704
Longitude	-96.0574
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	22.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

17,559

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$59,534

Median household income

$24,337

Per capita income

$186,000

Median home value

$905

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

4,509

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

516

Under 5

378

631

5–9

463

652

10–14

478

585

15–19

429

943

20–24

691

1,258

25–34

923

1,309

35–44

959

1,389

45–54

1,019

769

55–59

564

515

60–64

378

967

65–74

709

409

75–84

299

188

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,680	21.0%
18 and over	13,879	79.0%
65 and over	2,710	15.4%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Black or African American 14.8%

Two or more races 14.6%

Other race 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,007	47.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3,491	16.6%
Black or African American	3,114	14.8%
Two or more races	3,077	14.6%
Other race	1,130	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	139	0.7%
Asian	70	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	22.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$59,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,000
Median rent / month	$905
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	23.8%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,919	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	137	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	757	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,357	26.2%
Households with children under 18	1,910	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,621	31.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	27.4%
Married	40.4%	50.2%
Separated	1.9%	5.9%
Widowed	3.8%	8.4%
Divorced	13.8%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	299	7.5%
Kindergarten	204	5.1%
Elementary school	1,906	47.7%
High school	893	22.3%
College / grad school	698	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 7.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	33.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	44.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	958	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	23.9%
Uninsured under 19	29.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,665	94.9%
Spanish	1,861	11.2%
Other Indo-European	1,785	10.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	34	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,997	91.1%
Born in same state	15,856	90.3%
Born in different state	12,679	72.2%
Foreign born	141	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,562	8.9%
Not a US citizen	621	39.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,433	8.2%
French	1,260	7.2%
Arab	736	4.2%
English	53	0.3%
Polish	40	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	24	0.1%
Norwegian	12	0.1%
Dutch	10	0.1%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77868

What city is ZIP code 77868 in?

ZIP code 77868 is primarily assigned to Navasota, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77868 in?

ZIP code 77868 falls within Grimes County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77868?

14% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 77868?

16% of residents in ZIP code 77868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77868?

The median home value in ZIP code 77868 is $186,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 77868?

ZIP code 77868 has an estimated population of 17,559 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77868 in?

ZIP code 77868 observes the CST timezone.