77873 ZIP Code — Richards, TX

Grimes County, Texas

ZIP code 77873 is located in Richards, Texas, within Grimes County. It covers approximately 90.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 77873

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $204,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,705. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 77873 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,287

population

90.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77356 Montgomery (9.8 mi) 77340 Huntsville (12.5 mi) 77830 Anderson (12.9 mi) 77831 Bedias (13.8 mi) 77341 Huntsville (17.2 mi) 77318 Willis (17.4 mi) 77363 Plantersville (17.4 mi) 77343 Huntsville (17.5 mi) 77344 Huntsville (17.5 mi) 77348 Huntsville (17.5 mi) 77349 Huntsville (17.5 mi) 77316 Montgomery (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,287
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	90.21 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	30.5730
Longitude	-95.7868
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	53.2%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	22.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,287

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$76,705

Median household income

$35,142

Per capita income

$204,900

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

603

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

129

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	24.3%
18 and over	974	75.7%
65 and over	215	16.7%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,180	89.2%
Two or more races	51	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.8%
Black or African American	22	1.7%
Other race	10	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	22.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$76,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,900
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.7%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	40	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	88	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	144	27.4%
Households with children under 18	151	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	33.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	29.4%
Married	56.1%	43.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	7.2%
Divorced	15.8%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.1%
Kindergarten	8	2.1%
Elementary school	106	27.5%
High school	153	39.6%
College / grad school	111	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Other services 19.9%

Retail trade 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	20.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,257	97.7%
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)	1,287	100.0%
Born in same state	1,287	100.0%
Born in different state	1,095	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	235	18.3%
Italian	128	9.9%
French	94	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	3.3%
Irish	9	0.7%
English	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77873

What city is ZIP code 77873 in?

ZIP code 77873 is primarily assigned to Richards, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77873 in?

ZIP code 77873 falls within Montgomery County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77873 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 77873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 77873?

ZIP code 77873 has an estimated population of 1,287 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77873?

The median home value in ZIP code 77873 is $204,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77873?

The median household income in ZIP code 77873 is $76,705, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77873 in?

ZIP code 77873 observes the CST timezone.