77987 ZIP Code — Sweet Home, TX
Lavaca County, Texas
ZIP code 77987 is located in Sweet Home, Texas, within Lavaca County. It covers approximately 3.67 square miles and serves a population of 146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
146
population
3.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77987 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77987
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77987. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sweet Home | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 146 |
| Population density | 40 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 285 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.3452 |
| Longitude | -97.0707 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 361 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.6% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.2% | 28.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.2% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
146
Population
40
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$109,375
Median household income
$29,784
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18
Under 5
10
10
10–14
6
3
15–19
1
3
20–24
2
7
25–34
4
18
35–44
10
21
45–54
12
2
55–59
1
5
60–64
3
3
65–74
1
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 46 | 31.5% |
| 18 and over | 100 | 68.5% |
| 65 and over | 10 | 6.8% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.6% | 46.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.2% | 28.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.2% | 19.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
29.4%
$150k–$200k
19.6%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 19.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $109,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
2.2%
$300k–$500k
40.0%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter occupied | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 34.6% |
| Single-family detached | 89.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 52.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 88.2% |
| Wood | 11.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 44 | 86.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 29 | 56.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4 | 7.8% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 68.7% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
HS graduate
38.7%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
3.2%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5 | 18.5% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 59.3% |
| High school | 2 | 7.4% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.4%
Construction
14.1%
Education & healthcare
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Retail trade
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Other services
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.1% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 25.6% |
| Production & transportation | 29.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 29.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.8% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.7% |
| Retirement income | 5.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 8.9% |
| No insurance | 15.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 118 | 80.8% |
| 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) | 146 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 146 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 132 | 90.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 29 | 19.9% |
| French | 4 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77987
What city is ZIP code 77987 in?
ZIP code 77987 is primarily assigned to Sweet Home, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77987 in?
ZIP code 77987 falls within Lavaca County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77987 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 77987 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 77987 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77987 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77987?
13% 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 median household income in ZIP code 77987?
The median household income in ZIP code 77987 is $109,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77987 in?
ZIP code 77987 observes the CST timezone.