| City: | La Salle, Texas |
| County: | Jackson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:53 AM |
| Population: | 206 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.7689, -96.6492 |
| Land Area: | 35.348 sq mi |
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La Salle sits in Jackson County, Texas, about 100 miles southwest of Houston along the Coastal Plain. This small rural community of 206 residents occupies roughly 33 square miles of farmland and ranchland. Despite being classified as a PO Box Only Zone, USPS operates one rural route serving properties along County Road 325 and FM 616.
The La Salle post office maintains 75 PO Boxes for 92 occupied households, giving it an 82% adoption rate. Most residents either pick up their mail at the post office or receive it via the rural carrier. There's no city delivery here.
The community has roots stretching back generations: 72 of the 110 housing units were built before 1939, accounting for 65% of all structures.
Median household income runs $71,354, above the Texas median, and home values average $785,200. That figure seems high for rural Jackson County, but it reflects the agricultural land included with many properties. These aren't suburban lots. They're working ranches and farms where the land itself holds most of the value. About 69% of households own their homes.
With a median age of 36.6 years and only 11 children under 18 in the entire ZIP code, La Salle is a community of working adults rather than families with school-age kids. The workforce skews toward transportation, warehousing, and utilities (16 workers), educational services and healthcare (13), and federal employment (10). Nobody works from home here, according to Census data.
Street names reflect rural Texas character with county roads and Farm-to-Market highway.
ZIP Code 77969 has 206 residents and 92 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.3% male and 59.7% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 206Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 84Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,792Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 135 | 200 | 266 | 140 | 183 | 214 | 158 | 127 | 246 | 177 | 157 | 224 | 158 | 84 |
| Decennial Census | 154 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 206 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 33.1
Female Median Age: 38.3
| 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 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 151 | 66.23% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 50 | 21.93% |
| Asian: | 4 | 1.75% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.44% |
| Other: | 19 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 83 | 40.29% | 33.1 years |
| Females: | 123 | 59.71% | 38.3 years |
| Total: | 206 | 100% | 36.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 84 | 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: | 84 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 84 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,792, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,568 (49.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,569. Family households earn a median of $64,792 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,792). 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 narrowed 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 | $43,224 | $43,155 | $43,971 | $29,583 | $86,354 | $86,103 | $0 | $0 | $112,361 | $0 | $71,500 | $78,125 | $71,354 | $64,792 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $43,125 | $42,721 | $28,889 | $32,500 | $0 | $38,542 | $109,107 | $112,880 | $115,074 | $71,500 | $78,125 | $71,354 | $64,792 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,688 | $43,229 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,827 | $27,042 | $26,949 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,819 | $80,250 | $82,969 | $83,611 | $87,981 | $96,111 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 84 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 84 | 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 $75,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $264,100. 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 | $75,800 | $73,200 | $74,800 | $70,400 | $70,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $264,100 | $0 | $0 | $490,000 | $785,200 | $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): | 33 | 75.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 25.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 69.84% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 30.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 31.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 82.10%, 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: | 11 | 13.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 35 | 41.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 13.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 32.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 73 | 86.90% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 32.14% |
| Private Insurance: | 26 | 27.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 69 | 72.63% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 95 | 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 77969 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: | 211Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77969 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 77969. It covers 35.348 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.716 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: | 35.348 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.716 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 |
We could not locate which school district 77969 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 March 1, 2026.