78377 ZIP Code — Refugio, TX

Refugio County, Texas

ZIP code 78377 is located in Refugio, Texas, within Refugio County. It covers approximately 480.63 square miles and serves a population of 3,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78377

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $45,884. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 78377 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,296

population

480.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78377 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78377

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78377. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Refugio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78393 Woodsboro (11.8 mi) 77990 Tivoli (16.6 mi) 78340 Bayside (17 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,296
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	391

Geography
Land area	480.63 sq mi
Water area	17.96 sq mi
Latitude	28.3479
Longitude	-97.2167
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,296

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$45,884

Median household income

$26,903

Per capita income

$92,000

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

65.7%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,195

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

112

5–9

166

10–14

183

111

15–19

123

20–24

176

25–34

194

157

35–44

174

158

45–54

174

121

55–59

133

60–64

182

65–74

201

110

75–84

121

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	917	27.8%
18 and over	2,379	72.2%
65 and over	719	21.8%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.7%

Two or more races 17.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Black or African American 10.3%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,122	54.7%
Two or more races	664	17.1%
Hispanic or Latino	586	15.1%
Black or African American	399	10.3%
Other race	81	2.1%
Asian	15	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$45,884

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,000
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	65.7%
Renter occupied	34.3%
Vacant	32.5%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	28.1%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	223	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	445	42.4%
Households with children under 18	328	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	441	42.0%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	36.3%
Married	35.3%	30.1%
Separated	2.5%	8.2%
Widowed	6.5%	14.8%
Divorced	17.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	7.6%
Kindergarten	80	9.5%
Elementary school	331	39.4%
High school	323	38.4%
College / grad school	43	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Construction 10.4%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 3.4%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Professional & management 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	36.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 60.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	33.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,083	93.5%
Spanish	151	4.9%
Other Indo-European	130	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,199	97.1%
Born in same state	3,193	96.9%
Born in different state	2,806	85.1%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	97	2.9%
Not a US citizen	61	62.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	328	10%
Arab	108	3.3%
French	90	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	1.7%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78377

What city is ZIP code 78377 in?

ZIP code 78377 is primarily assigned to Refugio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78377 in?

ZIP code 78377 falls within Refugio County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78377?

27% of residents in ZIP code 78377 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78377?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78377 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 78377 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78377?

The median home value in ZIP code 78377 is $92,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78377 in?

ZIP code 78377 observes the CST timezone.