77905 ZIP Code — Victoria, TX

Victoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77905 is located in Victoria, Texas, within Victoria County. It covers approximately 428.73 square miles and serves a population of 16,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77905

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,146. 38% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 77905 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,500

population

428.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77905 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77905

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Victoria	Acceptable
Victoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77901 Victoria (5.6 mi) 77904 Victoria (16.1 mi) 77968 Inez (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,500
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	469

Geography
Land area	428.73 sq mi
Water area	8.30 sq mi
Latitude	28.7284
Longitude	-97.0165
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,500

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$77,146

Median household income

$34,896

Per capita income

$183,200

Median home value

$1,068

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

5,773

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

441

638

5–9

653

561

10–14

575

548

15–19

561

455

20–24

467

875

25–34

897

1,002

35–44

1,026

1,013

45–54

1,038

609

55–59

624

588

60–64

602

835

65–74

855

495

75–84

507

101

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,822	23.2%
18 and over	12,678	76.8%
65 and over	2,896	17.6%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Two or more races 12.9%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 2.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,005	67.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,732	14.2%
Two or more races	2,481	12.9%
Other race	531	2.8%
Black or African American	443	2.3%
Asian	40	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	21.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$77,146

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,200
Median rent / month	$1,068
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	82.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,836	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	221	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	964	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,083	17.7%
Households with children under 18	1,876	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,055	33.7%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	21.7%
Married	61.7%	61.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	4.2%	9.4%
Divorced	8.2%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	3.5%
Kindergarten	243	6.6%
Elementary school	1,890	51.5%
High school	827	22.5%
College / grad school	579	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Other services 9.4%

Construction 8.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	901	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,628	94.7%
Spanish	621	4.0%
Other Indo-European	579	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,867	96.2%
Born in same state	15,743	95.4%
Born in different state	13,890	84.2%
Foreign born	124	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	633	3.8%
Not a US citizen	371	58.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,710	10.4%
French	1,125	6.8%
Arab	500	3%
English	97	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	0.2%
Norwegian	20	0.1%
Irish	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77905

What city is ZIP code 77905 in?

ZIP code 77905 is primarily assigned to Victoria, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77905 in?

ZIP code 77905 falls within Victoria County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77905 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 77905 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77905 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 77905 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77905?

The median home value in ZIP code 77905 is $183,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 77905?

ZIP code 77905 has an estimated population of 16,500 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77905 in?

ZIP code 77905 observes the CST timezone.