| City: | Altair, Texas |
| County: | Colorado County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:15 PM |
| Population: | 57 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.5915, -96.4845 |
| Land Area: | 0.81 sq mi |
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The ZIP spans only 0.32 square miles, yet it draws customers from Colorado County's unincorporated areas. Two rural carrier routes operate from this location, covering territories that extend well beyond Altair's compact boundaries. US Highway 90A runs through the community, making the post office accessible to ranchers and residents scattered across the surrounding landscape. For many in this part of Texas, Altair isn't home. It's where the mail goes.
With a median age of 46.8 years and a population that's 14% Hispanic, Altair reflects the demographics of rural southeast Texas. The town's 31 total housing units include 25 occupied homes and 6 vacant properties. Most residents live in single-family dwellings spread across the small incorporated area. The community doesn't have city carrier routes because there simply isn't enough density to support them.
The USPS classifies 77412 as a "P" ZIP, containing only PO Box delivery addresses within its boundaries. This doesn't mean residents are forced to use boxes. It means that within this specific ZIP code's territory, street delivery doesn't exist. The two rural routes serve customers who technically fall under different geographic boundaries but rely on Altair's post office as their mail hub. This arrangement is typical of small Texas towns along major highways, where the post office outlasts the commercial activity that once justified its location.
Both street records reference Highway 90A, the main thoroughfare that makes Altair's post office accessible to the surrounding rural population. The minimal street infrastructure reflects the town's tiny size and its role as a highway waypoint rather than a traditional residential community.
ZIP Code 77412 has 57 residents and 25 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 46.8 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (36.8%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.3%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 57Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 10Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 70.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 51 | 96 | 112 | 110 | 142 | 163 | 105 | 55 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Decennial Census | 106 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 57 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.8
Male Median Age: 46.3
Female Median Age: 48.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 21 | 40.38% |
| Black: | 19 | 36.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 19.23% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 30 | 52.63% | 46.3 years |
| Females: | 27 | 47.37% | 48.8 years |
| Total: | 57 | 100% | 46.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 10 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), is down $14,036 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.0%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,036 | $14,223 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $60,865 | $60,815 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $16,786 | $60,438 | $60,188 | $60,865 | $60,815 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,036 | $13,885 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $22,411 | $22,153 | $33,438 | $22,039 | $22,039 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $19,583 | $18,958 | $18,750 | $19,688 | $19,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 5 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 5 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $567,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $567,900 | $554,100 | $23,800 | $61,000 | $94,200 | $94,100 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
In 2023, 50.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (17.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 50.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 10 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | 70.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% | 14.0% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 77412 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 93 people with an annual payroll of $7,286,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 123Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,772,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,286,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 93Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77412 is located in Colorado County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 10th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77412. It covers 0.81 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.016 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.81 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.016 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5070.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 77412 is in the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.