Refugio County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
6,756
population (2021)
-8.5%
pop change since 2010
48391
FIPS code
Refugio County ZIP code map
About Refugio County
Refugio County is located in Texas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,756 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.5% from 7,383 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Refugio County is 48391.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,756 |
| 2010 population | 7,383 |
| Change | -8.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48391 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Refugio County
ZIP codes for Refugio County, TX (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77950 | Austwell | Refugio | View map |
| 77990 | Tivoli | Refugio | View map |
| 78340 | Bayside | Refugio | View map |
| 78377 | Refugio | Refugio | View map |
| 78393 | Woodsboro | Refugio | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,620
Population
43.4
Median age
$53,855
Median household income
$27,207
Per capita income
$107,675
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
2,685
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
175
Under 5
193
168
5–9
185
239
10–14
263
218
15–19
239
145
20–24
160
412
25–34
453
297
35–44
328
361
45–54
397
256
55–59
282
191
60–64
210
408
65–74
450
198
75–84
219
82
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,499 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 5,121 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,448 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.9%
Two or more races
16.7%
Hispanic or Latino
16.6%
Black or African American
5.5%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,674 | 58.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,325 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,313 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 153 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
13.2%
$35k–$50k
6.3%
$50k–$75k
27.8%
$75k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $53,855 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.2%
$50k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,675 |
| Median rent / month | $1,021 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 31.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.7% |
| Electricity | 84.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 887 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 94 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 470 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 742 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 520 | 18.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 981 | 45.3% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 25.8% |
| Married | 43.6% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 17.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
43.2%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 101 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 620 | 37.5% |
| High school | 524 | 41.4% |
| College / grad school | 103 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Construction
14.8%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Retail trade
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Other services
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.4% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 32.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 422 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.2% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 54.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,252 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 267 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,454 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 6,446 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,712 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 166 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 118 | 61.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 658 | 9.9% |
| French | 260 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 141 | 2.1% |
| English | 57 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 34 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 85.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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