| City: | Nada, Texas |
| County: | Colorado County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:07 AM |
| Population: | 52 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.4044, -96.3862 |
| Land Area: | 0.695 sq mi |
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Nada, Texas operates as a regional postal hub serving far more people than live within its boundaries. The post office maintains 71 PO Boxes for a town of just 52 residents across 28 households. That's an adoption rate of 2.54—meaning the facility serves more than twice as many boxes as local housing units. This pattern indicates the post office draws customers from surrounding unincorporated areas of Colorado County where street delivery doesn't exist.
The ZIP code covers 0.695 square miles along Highway 71 in rural southeastern Texas. This isn't a traditional town with a downtown grid. It's a rural service point where Highway 71 serves as the sole named street in the postal database. That single highway route connects scattered farms and homesteads to essential services. The post office becomes the anchor for communities that otherwise lack formal addresses.
Demographics show a median age of 43 and a stable, established population. All 28 housing units are occupied, with no seasonal vacancies. The area supports 23 business establishments and 7 active businesses with 32 employees—a modest economic base typical of agricultural regions. This isn't a border crossing town, but Texas's proximity to the Gulf Coast and rural character makes PO Boxes the practical solution for areas between incorporated cities.
The high adoption rate reflects geographic reality rather than cultural preference. Surrounding residents who lack carrier route service travel to Nada for mail pickup. The post office serves as a regional utility, providing reliable addresses for people spread across miles of farmland. In communities like this, your PO Box number becomes as important as your street address would be elsewhere—it's how packages arrive, how bills get paid, and how you stay connected to services that require a mailing address.
Highway 71 serves as the sole named street, characteristic of rural Texas communities where a single state highway connects scattered properties and the post office serves as the addressing anchor for surrounding unincorporated areas.
ZIP Code 77460 has 52 residents and 28 households (average 1.86 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 52Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 76Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 74.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 202 | 91 | 174 | 99 | 111 | 127 | 151 | 77 | 39 | 43 | 177 | 132 | 96 | 76 |
| Decennial Census | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 52 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 42.3
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 43 | 74.14% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 13.79% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 27 | 51.92% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 25 | 48.08% | 42.3 years |
| Total: | 52 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 76 | 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: | 76 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $39,615 (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 considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,615 | $44,545 | $63,462 | $87,679 | $87,721 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $39,808 | $60,104 | $64,038 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 18 | 23.68% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 58 | 76.32% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $55,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,400 | $61,800 | $56,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $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): | 15 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 75.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 25.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. 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): | 33 | 43.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 56.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 19 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 75.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 19 | 25.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 77460 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $916,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 24,348Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $210,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $916,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77460 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 77460. It covers 0.695 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.695 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4850268Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nada CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77460 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.