| City: | San Felipe, Texas |
| County: | Austin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:16 AM |
| Population: | 39 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.8018, -96.1015 |
| Land Area: | 0.1 sq mi |
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The ZIP classification shows this as PO Box only, but that doesn't mean the community lacks infrastructure. Three rural carrier routes extend from the San Felipe post office, serving residences along FM 1458 and Crowesti Road. These routes deliver to physical addresses across the countryside, while the PO Box lobby handles mail for customers who prefer centralized pickup or lack curbside delivery options.
At 43.5 years, the median age sits right in the middle range for Texas. The $11,041 median household income from available data likely reflects incomplete sampling in such a small area. Of the 23 occupied housing units, 11 are owned rather than rented. This isn't a transient population—these are families who've chosen rural life in the Texas coastal plain.
San Felipe sits in the western part of the Houston metropolitan statistical area, though you wouldn't know it from the surroundings. The ZIP covers only 0.1 square miles of land within the town limits, but postal service extends far beyond those boundaries. With 27 businesses sharing this address and 10 established firms employing 198 workers, the post office serves as a commercial anchor. That single named building in the ZIP4 records—"POSTMASTER"—is the hub keeping this rural network connected.
Street names reflect Texas farm-to-market highway infrastructure, with FM 1458 serving as the main thoroughfare through this rural Austin County area.
ZIP Code 77473 has 39 residents and 23 households (average 1.70 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.5% male and 38.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (51.3%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 49Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 390.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 67 | 72 | 76 | 83 | 96 | 91 | 111 | 90 | 77 | 38 | 38 | 24 | 32 | 49 |
| Decennial Census | 97 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 48
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 9 | 21.43% |
| Black: | 20 | 47.62% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 28.57% |
| Asian: | 1 | 2.38% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24 | 61.54% | 48.0 years |
| Females: | 15 | 38.46% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 39 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 27 | 55.10% |
| 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: | 22 | 44.90% |
| Total Population: | 49 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27 | 55.10% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 22 | 44.90% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $4,327 (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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.8%, which is markedly above 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 Service (76.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $4,327 | $8,036 | $20,357 | $24,286 | $0 | $0 | $20,313 | $20,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $110,833 | $113,438 | $72,813 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $28,125 | $0 | $45,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $3,173 | $4,615 | $8,229 | $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 | $24,306 | $24,219 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 17 | 70.83% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7 | 29.17% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 13 | 76.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 23.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $73,800 (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 | $73,800 | $64,600 | $75,000 | $106,300 | $0 | $215,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 53.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 46.15% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $963 | $963 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7 | 53.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 46.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13 | 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 83.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 71.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 14.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 46.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 36.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 36.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 16.67% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 25.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 29.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 29.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20 | 83.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 7 | 12.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 62.50% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 21 | 37.50% |
| 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% | 36.4% | 46.2% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 24.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 56.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 24.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77473 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 198 people with an annual payroll of $13,901,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,304Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,995,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,901,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 198Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77473 is located in Austin County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77473. It covers 0.1 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,946,800Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.1 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: | 4865372Source: Census |
| Place Name: | San Felipe town; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77473 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.