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San Jacinto County
Oakhurst, TX
77359
77359 ZIP Code — Oakhurst, TX
San Jacinto County, Texas
ZIP code 77359 is located in
Oakhurst ,
Texas ,
within San Jacinto County .
It covers approximately 42.42 square miles and serves a population of
265 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936 .
About ZIP code 77359
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $55,331. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 43% of workers work from home.
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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 77359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
265
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
407
Geography
Land area
42.42 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
30.6993
Longitude
-95.2984
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
52.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
56.5%
28.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$55,331
Median household income
$182,600
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 20 7.5% 18 and over 245 92.5% 65 and over 188 70.9% Median age 72.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22.4%
Group Count % White 125 37.8% Black or African American 74 22.4% Hispanic or Latino 66 19.9% Two or more races 66 19.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
52.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
56.5%
28.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 12.4% $35k–$50k 19.7% $50k–$75k 47.4% $75k–$100k 20.4% Median income $55,331
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $182,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 59.9% Renter occupied 40.1% Vacant 23.0% Single-family detached 78.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 34.3% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 11.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 38.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 32.6% 3 bedrooms 67.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.4% 1 vehicle 29.2% 2 vehicles 58.4% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 75.2% Propane / LP gas 24.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 47.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 38 27.7% Female householder, no spouse 34 24.8% Households with children under 18 28 20.4% Households with seniors (65+) 109 79.6% Average household size 1.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 41.4% 69.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 30.4% Divorced 58.6% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
32.7%
Some college, no degree
4.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 20 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
33.9%
Professional & management
24.6%
Finance & real estate
23.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.3% Service 33.1% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 33.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.4% Government 0.0% Self-employed 24.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 56.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 43.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 71.5% Retirement income 27.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 12.4% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.5% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 38.0% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 28.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 20.4% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 24.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 48.8% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 16.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 15.1%
Disability % Any disability 26.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 37.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.1% Public insurance 58.9% No insurance 32.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 265 100.0% Spanish 46 17.4% Other Indo-European 46 17.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 219 82.6% Born in same state 219 82.6% Born in different state 125 47.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 46 17.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 21 7.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 11 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77359
What city is ZIP code 77359 in?
ZIP code 77359 is primarily assigned to Oakhurst, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77359 in?
ZIP code 77359 falls within San Jacinto County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77359 have an older population?
71% of residents in ZIP code 77359 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 77359 have a large retiree population?
72% of households in ZIP code 77359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 77359 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 77359 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77359?
The median home value in ZIP code 77359 is $182,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 77359 in?
ZIP code 77359 observes the CST timezone.
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