| City: | Hardin, Texas |
| County: | Liberty County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:05 AM |
| Population: | 92 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 936 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.1701, -94.7191 |
| Land Area: | 0.376 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers just 0.376 square miles along Highway 146. There's one rural carrier route serving the single documented street address, but the vast majority of service happens through the PO Box system. This isn't a limitation of the town itself. It's the postal infrastructure for a wider region that depends on this location.
The 2020 Census counted 34 housing units, with 19 occupied. That works out to a population-to-household ratio of 4.84 people per home, suggesting extended families or larger households. The median age is 34.0 years. The community is predominantly White (75 residents), with small Hispanic (6 residents) and Black (9 residents) populations.
Surrounding areas like Dayton and Liberty offer street delivery through different ZIP codes. Hardin's PO Box system fills a specific niche: reliable mail service for rural residents and businesses spread across the region. The post office employs 62 people across 12 establishments, indicating this is more than just a mail drop. It's a regional service hub.
With only Highway 146 documented in postal records, Hardin represents a highway corridor community where PO Box service dominates. The single rural route serves scattered addresses along the main road, while 600 boxes handle the bulk of regional mail delivery.
ZIP Code 77561 has 92 residents and 19 households (average 4.84 persons per household). The median age is 34.0 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.4% male and 57.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.5%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.8%, slightly lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 36Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 244.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 59 | 86 | 105 | 78 | 76 | 79 | 67 | 79 | 103 | 98 | 27 | 45 | 20 | 36 |
| Decennial Census | 53 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 92 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34
Male Median Age: 35.7
Female Median Age: 31.8
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 75 | 83.33% |
| Black: | 9 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 4.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 2.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 39 | 42.39% | 35.7 years |
| Females: | 53 | 57.61% | 31.8 years |
| Total: | 92 | 100% | 34.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 36 | 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: | 36 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 36 | 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 $12,404 (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 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $12,404 | $12,298 | $12,250 | $37,143 | $43,194 | $44,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $36,786 | $42,250 | $41,667 | $43,750 | $0 | $83,438 | $86,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,923 | $11,452 | $11,438 | $0 | $0 | $43,750 | $45,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $36,667 | $37,083 | $65,179 | $0 | $67,857 | $0 | $0 | $58,036 | $57,969 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 36 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $27,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,300. 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 | $27,800 | $66,700 | $65,700 | $68,300 | $0 | $0 | $126,400 | $114,800 | $108,300 | $103,100 | $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): | 18 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 75.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 25.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.30% 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 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 86.10%, which is far higher than 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): | 18 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 16.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 36 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 23 | 42.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 31 | 57.41% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 54 | 100.00% |
| 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 77561 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 62 people with an annual payroll of $2,247,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 668Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $507,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,247,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 62Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77561 is located in Liberty County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 36th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77561. It covers 0.376 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: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.376 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 36Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7125.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Houston, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4832240Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hardin city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77561 is in the Hardin Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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 February 1, 2026.