| City: | College Station, Texas |
| City Alias: | College Sta |
| Names to Avoid: | Tx A & M University |
| County: | Brazos County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:16 AM |
| Population: | 8,701 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 30.6084, -96.3501 |
| Land Area: | 0.369 sq mi |
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Texas A&M University, founded in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, operates under dedicated ZIP code 77843 in College Station, Brazos County. As the first public institution of higher education in Texas, A&M opened with 106 students and has grown into the largest university in the nation by enrollment since 2021. The flagship of the Texas A&M University System and a member of the Association of American Universities, this R1 research institution maintains a 5,200-acre campus and is home to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
The 0.15-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the university's central campus, located 0.1 miles from the Northgate entertainment district in College Station, about 85 miles from Houston. This area serves as the administrative and academic heart of an institution known for its Corps of Cadets military tradition, Aggie athletics, and strong engineering and agricultural programs.
Postal records reveal one of the most extensive campus mail infrastructures in the state, with 288 delivery codes routing correspondence to 284 named buildings and departments. Mail reaches facilities including the Memorial Student Center, Beutel Health Center, Texas A&M Library, Veterinary Hospital, and the Cyclotron research facility. The Aggie Band, Office of President, and Chancellor's Office each have dedicated routing codes, reflecting the institution's complex administrative structure.
The 2020 Census counted 8,701 residents within this ZIP code. The median age of 19.5 years confirms a predominantly undergraduate residential population. All residents live in non-institutional group quarters (dormitories), with 8,664 in group housing and only 6 renter-occupied housing units. The 11% Asian population exceeds state averages, typical of diverse research university campuses.
Census ACS data shows 41% of employed residents work in the Educational and Healthcare sector, consistent with the university's role as the area's dominant employer. Census County Business Patterns reports 76 establishments and 2,653 employees. This postal designation has served Texas A&M since before 2004. College Station is the valid mailing city, with the abbreviated "College Sta" also accepted.
| Population: | 8,701 |
| Median Age: | 19.5 |
| Housing Units: | 6 |
| Establishments: | 76 |
| Employment: | 2,653 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 77843 has 8,701 residents and 6 households (average 6.17 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.2% male and 40.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) 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 Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 8,701Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 8,259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23,579.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,965 | 7,591 | 7,905 | 8,259 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8,701 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.4
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 3,363 | 1,771 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2,891 | 645 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6,254 | 2,416 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 4,741 | 42.82% |
| Black: | 320 | 2.89% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,681 | 24.21% |
| Asian: | 962 | 8.69% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 0.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 2,352 | 21.24% |
| Total: | 11,072 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,151 | 59.20% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 3,550 | 40.80% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 8,701 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 7,712 | 93.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 87 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 204 | 2.47% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 256 | 5.57% |
| Total Population: | 8,259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 7,799 | 94.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 460 | 5.57% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), 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 26.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $23,245 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,337 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,693 | 20.50% |
| Unemployed: | 492 | 5.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,074 | 73.54% |
| Total: | 8,259 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 567 | 33.49% |
| Service: | 578 | 34.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 416 | 24.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 42 | 2.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 90 | 5.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,693 | 100% |
In 2024, 90.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher 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 8.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 9.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 33.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 64 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 101 | 90.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 7,226 | 87.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 331 | 3.99% |
| No Insurance: | 737 | 8.89% |
| Total: | 8,294 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 7,557 | 91.11% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,238 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 8,238 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 77843 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 76 business establishments, employing about 2,775 people with an annual payroll of $68,375,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 76Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $18,556,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $68,375,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,775Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77843 is located in Brazos County, Texas, within the College Station-Bryan, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17780) and Texas's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 228,660 people, about 3.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 77843. It covers 0.369 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | College Station-Bryan, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 228,660Source: Census |
| MSA: | Bryan-College Station, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.369 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: | 4815976Source: Census |
| Place Name: | College Station city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77843 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.