77995 ZIP Code — Yoakum, TX

Lavaca County, Texas

ZIP code 77995 is located in Yoakum, Texas, within Lavaca County. It covers approximately 375.31 square miles and serves a population of 10,890 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77995

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,300. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77995 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,890

population

375.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77995 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77995

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77995. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yoakum	Acceptable
Yoakum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77954 Cuero (12.7 mi) 77984 Shiner (13.9 mi) 77904 Victoria (19.4 mi) 77964 Hallettsville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	10,890
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	285

Geography
Land area	375.31 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	29.2266
Longitude	-97.0865
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	54.0%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,890

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$54,300

Median household income

$26,905

Per capita income

$171,400

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,824

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

362

Under 5

358

327

5–9

324

524

10–14

520

436

15–19

432

305

20–24

303

513

25–34

508

672

35–44

666

451

45–54

447

314

55–59

312

351

60–64

347

719

65–74

712

322

75–84

320

173

85+

172

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,852	26.2%
18 and over	8,038	73.8%
65 and over	2,418	22.2%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

Other race 16.5%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 2.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,337	53.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,810	20.5%
Other race	2,259	16.5%
Two or more races	829	6.1%
Black or African American	400	2.9%
Asian	60	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	46.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$54,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,400
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,138	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	257	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	587	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	924	23.7%
Households with children under 18	1,353	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,566	40.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	19.0%
Married	55.5%	50.8%
Separated	2.4%	1.6%
Widowed	3.4%	13.5%
Divorced	8.9%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	104	4.1%
Kindergarten	175	6.9%
Elementary school	1,324	52.5%
High school	666	26.4%
College / grad school	252	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Other services 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	31.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	537	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,170	93.4%
Spanish	637	6.3%
Other Indo-European	595	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	30	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,059	92.4%
Born in same state	10,046	92.2%
Born in different state	9,135	83.9%
Foreign born	13	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	831	7.6%
Not a US citizen	55	6.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,091	10%
French	578	5.3%
Arab	389	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.1%
Polish	13	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77995

What city is ZIP code 77995 in?

ZIP code 77995 is primarily assigned to Yoakum, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77995 in?

ZIP code 77995 falls within Lavaca County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77995?

14% 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 77995 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 77995 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77995?

The median home value in ZIP code 77995 is $171,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 77995?

ZIP code 77995 has an estimated population of 10,890 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77995 in?

ZIP code 77995 observes the CST timezone.