ZIP Code 77961 in Francitas, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Francitas, Texas
County:Jackson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:45:48 AM
Population:161 [See All]
Area Code:361
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:28.8652, -96.3618
Land Area:38.265 sq mi
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77961 - Francitas, TX

ZIP Code 77961, Francitas

Small Town
LocationJackson County, TX
Area14.1 sq mi
Population161
Households54
PO Boxes22 Low Adoption (41%)
Median Age50.3 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • The post office serves 161 residents across 54 occupied households in Jackson County.
  • About 41% of households maintain PO Boxes, with 22 boxes total at the Francitas post office.
  • Two rural carrier routes deliver mail to street addresses including County Road 450 and Bryan Street.
  • The ZIP code covers 14.1 square miles of mostly land area in southeast Texas.
  • Census data shows a median age of 50.3 years, older than Texas's statewide median.
  • The community recorded 73 total housing units with 54 occupied and 19 vacant as of 2020.

Mail Delivery System

The delivery system here isn't purely PO Box dependent. Two rural routes cover the area's streets, including County Road 450 and Bryan Street. The post office processes five ZIP+4 records total: three for street addresses and two for the PO Box range. Most mail goes to residential addresses through rural carriers, while the box holders represent about two-fifths of local households who've chosen that service.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Roads

The street names reflect a typical rural Texas pattern with county roads and simple town streets serving the small community.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77961 has 161 residents and 54 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 50.3 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (83.2%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:161Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:58Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:54Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.11Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--111103921681851722523031781381651374058
Decennial Census183------------------161--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 50.3

Male Median Age: 39.4

Female Median Age: 53.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male25697211102010775051
Female45336515111165143800
Total61091213721613111612218851
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13476.14%
Black:10.57%
Hispanic:*2614.77%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:158.52%
Total:176100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8049.69%39.4 years
Females:8150.31%53.4 years
Total:161100%50.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:58100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:58100%
Total Native Population:58100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $81,793 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $100,727. 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$81,793$82,837$0$0$0$0$96,378$97,712$100,727$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$135,658$0$0$0$0$0$96,378$98,608$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$74,055$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:58100.00%
Total:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $39,600 (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. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$39,600$0$0$0$0$0$111,200$113,900$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):58100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:58100%

Occupied Housing Units:58100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:58100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


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 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher 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. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:58100.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:58100%
High school or higher:00.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:58100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:58100%
Has Health Insurance:58100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%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%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77961 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:44Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$35,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77961 is located in Jackson County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 27th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77961. It covers 38.265 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.049 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:38.265 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.049 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:27Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9128.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77962 | | 77960

Schools in ZIP Code 77961


We could not locate which school district 77961 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.

Blessing El 231 Fm 616
Blessing, TX 77419
District: Tidehaven Independent School DistrictNearby
Palacios Junior Senior H S 100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
District: Palacios Independent School DistrictNearby
Palacios J H 200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
District: Palacios Independent School DistrictNearby
Tidehaven H S 205 Fm 1095
El Maton, TX 77440
District: Tidehaven Independent School DistrictNearby
Tidehaven Int 205 Fm 1095
El Maton, TX 77440
District: Tidehaven Independent School DistrictNearby
Edna Christian Academy 807 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
District: Private SchoolNearby
Presbyterian Preschool 312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Philip The Apostle Catholic School 302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77961


Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Houston-Victoria 3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901
Type: Post Secondary
Victoria College 2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
Type: Post Secondary
Victoria Beauty & Barber College 1508 N Laurent
Victoria, TX 77901-6233
Type: Post Secondary
Manuel And Theresa's School Of Hair Design-Victoria 1405 East North
Victoria, TX 77902-7076
Type: Post Secondary
Brazosport College 500 College Dr
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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