| City: | Sweet Home, Texas |
| County: | Lavaca County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:04 AM |
| Population: | 161 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.3452, -97.0707 |
| Land Area: | 3.667 sq mi |
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Sweet Home's 161 residents rely exclusively on PO Boxes for mail delivery. The post office maintains 103 boxes, serving the 83 occupied households in this unincorporated Lavaca County community. There's no street delivery option, making the PO Box adoption rate 1.24—meaning the post office serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding rural areas who travel here for mail service.
One rural carrier route covers County Road 391E, the primary thoroughfare through this small settlement. The median household income stands at $86,827, well above the state average for communities of this size. With a median age of 49.2, Sweet Home skews older than typical Texas towns. Most housing consists of single-family homes valued at a median of $305,300, reflecting the area's agricultural character and proximity to more populated parts of Lavaca County.
Sweet Home has minimal street infrastructure with only County Road 391E appearing in postal records. This single county road designation reflects the area's rural, unincorporated status where formal street naming hasn't been implemented.
ZIP Code 77987 has 161 residents and 83 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 49.2 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 161Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 253Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 43.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $83,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $314,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 131 | 139 | 154 | 211 | 235 | 255 | 352 | 270 | 206 | 218 | 230 | 146 | 207 | 253 |
| Decennial Census | 161 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 161 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.2
Male Median Age: 37.2
Female Median Age: 60.7
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 152 | 87.86% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 8.67% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.73% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 81 | 50.31% | 37.2 years |
| Females: | 80 | 49.69% | 60.7 years |
| Total: | 161 | 100% | 49.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 240 | 94.86% |
| 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: | 13 | 5.14% |
| Total Population: | 253 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 240 | 94.86% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 5.14% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $83,750, which is notably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $42,292 (102.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,964. Family households earn a median of $86,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $86,250). By gender, male median income is $34,135 and female is $31,563, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,572 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.3%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,458 | $51,042 | $54,643 | $61,875 | $54,821 | $54,750 | $75,313 | $54,773 | $51,786 | $71,667 | $105,481 | $109,375 | $86,827 | $83,750 |
| Median Family Income | $49,583 | $60,500 | $60,875 | $63,500 | $62,778 | $63,750 | $77,344 | $78,750 | $81,563 | $100,227 | $106,058 | $130,625 | $87,019 | $86,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,563 | $35,625 | $39,432 | $53,036 | $40,625 | $52,750 | $55,469 | $0 | $0 | $6,786 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,750 | $28,750 | $50,208 | $55,000 | $0 | $52,386 | $54,271 | $63,333 | $56,042 | $54,018 | $56,346 | $40,750 | $32,109 | $34,135 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $37,361 | $41,250 | $0 | $39,583 | $43,333 | $46,042 | $46,111 | $48,750 | $46,667 | $38,438 | $29,688 | $31,563 |
| Employed: | 121 | 60.80% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 4.52% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 69 | 34.67% |
| Total: | 199 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 17.36% |
| Service: | 46 | 38.02% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 14.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 13.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 17.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $314,100, which is a touch higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $247,000 (368.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $314,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.26% (22.22% with a mortgage, 77.78% free-and-clear) and renters 26.74% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.87%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $67,100 | $67,200 | $69,700 | $69,400 | $69,000 | $74,000 | $88,500 | $78,400 | $0 | $120,800 | $0 | $0 | $305,300 | $314,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 69.57% |
| $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: | 7 | 30.43% |
| Total: | 23 | 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): | 14 | 16.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 49 | 56.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 26.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 81.13% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 18.87% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 97 | 91.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 8.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.50% 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 84.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 31.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 13.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.95%). College enrollment is 8.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 6.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 9.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 73 | 43.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 13.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 9.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 9.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 7.83% |
| Total: | 166 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 140 | 84.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 17.47% |
| Private Insurance: | 143 | 50.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 60 | 21.28% |
| No Insurance: | 79 | 28.01% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 203 | 71.99% |
| 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% | 13.4% | 14.3% |
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: | 4 | 10.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 45.95% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 35.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 8.11% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 10.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 81.08% |
ZIP Code 77987 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: | 132Source: 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 77987 is located in Lavaca 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 77987. It covers 3.667 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: | 3.667 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 77987 is in the Sweet Home 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 March 1, 2026.