| City: | Evadale, Texas |
| County: | Jasper County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:30 AM |
| Population: | 314 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 409 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.3129, -94.0731 |
| Land Area: | 1.245 sq mi |
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Evadale sits in Jasper County, Texas, where the post office serves a community that extends well beyond the ZIP code's official boundaries. The 500 PO Boxes here support just 314 residents and 134 households locally, creating an adoption rate of 3.73—nearly four boxes for every local household. That ratio doesn't signal inefficiency. It shows how rural East Texas communities rely on centralized postal service when street delivery isn't available across scattered settlements.
The ZIP classification marks this as PO Box-only territory, and the data confirms it. FM 105 is the only street in the delivery records, with rural route service handling what limited carrier delivery exists. One rural route and one general delivery route cover the area, but most mail flows through those 500 boxes at the post office. For the 40 businesses operating here—including 15 establishments that employed 886 people in business census data—PO Box addresses provide the consistency needed when physical locations span rural roads without formal street addressing.
The community shows a median age of 47.5 years, typical for rural Texas. Of the 155 total housing units, 134 are occupied, with 122 owner-occupied and just 12 rentals. The median household income of $55,625 and median home value of $75,000 reflect the modest economics of East Texas timber and industrial areas. About 12% of residents are Black, and Hispanic residents make up 12% of the population, contributing to the area's cultural mix. The small school-age population—14 children ages 5-9, 13 ages 10-14, and 12 ages 15-17—suggests families with deep roots rather than rapid growth.
That high PO Box adoption rate tells the real story. When a post office maintains 500 boxes for 134 local households, it's serving people from surrounding areas who don't have carrier delivery at their addresses. In Jasper County's rural stretches, many residents live too far from established routes for practical mail delivery. The Evadale post office becomes their mail hub. It's not about population density within the ZIP boundaries—it's about providing service across a broader region where street delivery isn't feasible. The nearest recognized neighborhoods are in Beaumont, 13-16 miles away, reinforcing Evadale's role as a standalone service point for rural residents who would otherwise drive much farther for postal access.
With only one street in the delivery records—FM 105, a farm-to-market road—this ZIP code shows the minimal street infrastructure typical of rural Texas areas where PO Box service dominates and carrier routes are impractical.
ZIP Code 77615 has 314 residents and 134 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.0%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 314Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 252Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 252.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,393Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 134Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $84,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 860 | 853 | 828 | 792 | 885 | 923 | 1,049 | 910 | 1,084 | 923 | 365 | 339 | 256 | 252 |
| Decennial Census | 1,012 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 314 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 48
| 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 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 14 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 36 | 35 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| White: | 292 | 94.81% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 3.25% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.65% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 308 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 47.77% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 164 | 52.23% | 48.0 years |
| Total: | 314 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 252 | 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: | 252 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 252 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,393, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $8,343 (14.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,536. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $97,670 and female is $48,250, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $49,420 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.8%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (55.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,736 | $48,750 | $50,250 | $56,500 | $57,750 | $58,056 | $59,474 | $65,288 | $78,929 | $95,722 | $0 | $59,688 | $55,625 | $48,393 |
| Median Family Income | $63,519 | $59,722 | $58,487 | $59,896 | $59,875 | $62,031 | $76,136 | $82,917 | $95,139 | $90,417 | $0 | $92,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,250 | $18,750 | $22,813 | $24,583 | $19,803 | $19,125 | $17,813 | $17,375 | $18,958 | $95,780 | $6,964 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,682 | $69,000 | $73,500 | $80,313 | $82,386 | $81,094 | $75,859 | $79,464 | $61,023 | $81,250 | $72,426 | $90,484 | $95,134 | $97,670 |
| Median Female Income | $33,750 | $32,188 | $32,750 | $26,635 | $36,250 | $28,750 | $37,250 | $42,841 | $39,063 | $50,541 | $49,219 | $53,015 | $39,911 | $48,250 |
| Employed: | 161 | 63.89% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 7.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 28.17% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 18.01% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 89 | 55.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 23.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 3.11% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 161 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $84,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $35,200 (71.11%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $582 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $633. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.51% (41.67% with a mortgage, 58.33% free-and-clear) and renters 15.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.67%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $49,500 | $61,800 | $64,900 | $69,000 | $68,300 | $77,300 | $80,400 | $84,400 | $85,300 | $90,000 | $81,400 | $79,300 | $75,000 | $84,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 22.73% |
| $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: | 17 | 77.27% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $582 | $560 | $585 | $583 | $496 | $498 | $498 | $580 | $633 | $576 | $1,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50 | 35.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 70 | 49.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 15.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 79.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 20.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 137 | 76.54% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 42 | 23.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than 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 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.60 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. 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): | 157 | 74.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 25.94% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 212 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 136 | 47.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 81 | 28.42% |
| No Insurance: | 68 | 23.86% |
| Total: | 285 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 217 | 76.14% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 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 77615 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 886 people with an annual payroll of $95,551,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 529Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $22,619,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $95,551,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 886Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77615 is located in Jasper County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 36th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77615. It covers 1.245 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: | 1.245 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 36Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7125.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4824840Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Evadale CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77615 is in the Evadale Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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 March 1, 2026.