| City: | Placedo, Texas |
| County: | Victoria County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:34 PM |
| Population: | 667 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.6897, -96.8223 |
| Land Area: | 13.835 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77977 has 667 residents and 224 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.9%) and White (43.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.9%, 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: | 667Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 503Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 48.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 224Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $46,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 372 | 463 | 633 | 816 | 851 | 796 | 747 | 601 | 544 | 513 | 467 | 536 | 503 |
| Decennial Census | 718 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 667 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.8
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 44.8
| 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 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 41 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 13 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 29 | 51 | 43 | 43 | 57 | 38 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 42 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 39 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 6 |
| White: | 288 | 29.75% |
| Black: | 16 | 1.65% |
| Hispanic:* | 486 | 50.21% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.83% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Other: | 160 | 16.53% |
| Total: | 968 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 352 | 52.77% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 315 | 47.23% | 44.8 years |
| Total: | 667 | 100% | 40.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 480 | 95.43% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 23 | 4.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.57% |
| Total Population: | 503 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 480 | 95.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 23 | 4.57% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $28,000, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,265 (13.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,539. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $21,652 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,652). By gender, male median income is $67,689 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $67,689 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (62.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,735 | $22,802 | $24,821 | $31,302 | $30,260 | $31,176 | $33,659 | $32,434 | $29,539 | $26,293 | $22,171 | $22,500 | $28,000 |
| Median Family Income | $33,287 | $23,095 | $38,750 | $32,188 | $31,319 | $38,438 | $40,000 | $32,895 | $31,103 | $31,827 | $32,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,143 | $7,159 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,786 | $31,042 | $28,553 | $19,714 | $19,271 | $21,523 | $21,652 |
| Median Male Income | $27,708 | $28,289 | $27,292 | $28,897 | $0 | $50,536 | $0 | $32,446 | $31,938 | $31,691 | $0 | $44,766 | $67,689 |
| Median Female Income | $23,701 | $23,897 | $22,656 | $24,922 | $0 | $30,156 | $25,114 | $19,904 | $21,971 | $25,125 | $22,135 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 205 | 53.95% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 175 | 46.05% |
| Total: | 380 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 17.56% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 10.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 129 | 62.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 9.27% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 205 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $46,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $300 (0.65%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $603. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (16.98% with a mortgage, 83.02% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.82%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $45,900 | $48,800 | $47,500 | $52,300 | $54,600 | $66,700 | $59,200 | $63,900 | $64,900 | $48,200 | $46,700 | $44,100 | $46,200 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $835 | $817 | $596 | $575 | $584 | $606 | $612 | $603 | $668 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 16.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 176 | 83.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 212 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 212 | 86.18% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 13.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 246 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 110 | 44.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 136 | 55.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 246 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.10% 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 82.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 26.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 16.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (55.77%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 6.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 10.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 174 | 50.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 6.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 69 | 19.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 6.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 347 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 285 | 82.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 6.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 301 | 55.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 106 | 19.67% |
| No Insurance: | 132 | 24.49% |
| Total: | 539 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 407 | 75.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.5% | 40.0% | 33.3% | 30.0% | 27.0% | 25.1% | 16.0% | 13.0% | 14.8% | 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): | 69 | 44.23% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 87 | 55.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 156 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77977 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: | 217Source: 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 77977 is located in Victoria County, Texas, within the Victoria, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47020) and Texas's 27th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 98,377 people, about 0.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 77977. It covers 13.835 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Victoria, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,377Source: Census |
| MSA: | Victoria, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 13.835 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4857932Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Placedo CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77977 is in the Bloomington Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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 October 1, 2025.