ZIP Code 77988 in Telferner, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Telferner, Texas
County:Victoria County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:56:50 PM
Population:353 [See All]
Area Code:361
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:28.8537, -96.8775
Land Area:2.662 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77988 has 353 residents and 134 households (average 2.63 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 58.4% male and 41.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (52.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:353Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:360Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:132.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$85,592Source: Census ACS
Households:134Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--652570408302340463565558559356100161360
Decennial Census326------------------353------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 40.8

Male Median Age: 46.7

Female Median Age: 37.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6122012111761031221302198314
Female810814911971242141029243
Total142228262028151715164234311117557
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20645.18%
Black:132.85%
Hispanic:*18440.35%
Asian:10.22%
American Indian:10.22%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:5111.18%
Total:456100%
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:20658.36%46.7 years
Females:14741.64%37.3 years
Total:353100%40.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:33793.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:236.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:06.39%
Total Population:360100%
Total Native Population:33793.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:236.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $85,592, which is much higher than the state median ($76,292), is up $40,883 (91.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,798. Family households earn a median of $112,703 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,703). By gender, male median income is $49,185 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $49,185 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 91.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$44,709$44,524$46,613$39,722$0$40,511$0$47,500$52,794$0$57,778$61,913$85,592
Median Family Income$47,000$49,375$71,250$92,727$0$41,705$0$0$70,804$73,750$59,583$0$112,703
Median NonFamily Income$42,969$2,499$0$0$2,499$0$20,602$20,577$23,050$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$42,634$43,426$44,306$46,364$0$0$60,536$60,962$62,685$0$0$0$49,185
Median Female Income$30,431$24,934$32,616$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:25891.81%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:238.19%
Total:281100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:3714.34%
Service:7729.84%
Sales and Office:4617.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5521.32%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4316.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:258100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $65,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $639 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.02% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 33.98% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.41%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$65,100$62,600$61,100$63,800$154,500$153,000$120,100$121,000$118,100$106,300$36,900$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:35100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:35100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$639$688$762$817$841$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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):6866.02%
Renter Occupied:3533.98%
Total Occupied Housing Units:103100%

Occupied Housing Units:10369.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4530.41%
Total Housing Units:148100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:11477.03%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3422.97%
Total Housing Units:148100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.20% 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 90.40%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 28.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 6.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.70 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 elementary (100.00%). 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:279.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11741.64%
Some college, no degree:3512.46%
Associate's degree:7928.11%
Bachelor's degree:238.19%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:281100%
High school or higher:25490.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:238.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:16845.28%
Public Insurance:10227.49%
No Insurance:10127.22%
Total:371100%
Has Health Insurance:27072.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty6.6%12.4%19.3%22.9%26.8%36.8%17.9%12.1%13.7%19.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):79100.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:79100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):79100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77988 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,057,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:232Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$254,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,057,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:36Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77988 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 0.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 77988. It covers 2.662 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:2.662 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77989 | | 77987

Schools in ZIP Code 77988


We could not locate which school district 77988 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.

Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center 97 Foster Field Dr
Victoria, TX 77901
District: Victoria Independent School DistrictNearby
Martin De Leon El 1002 Santa Barbara St
Victoria, TX 77904
District: Victoria Independent School DistrictNearby
Victoria East H S 4103 E Mockingbird Dr
Victoria, TX 77904
District: Victoria Independent School DistrictNearby
Rodolfo Torres El 4208 Lone Tree Rd
Victoria, TX 77901
District: Victoria Independent School DistrictNearby
Smith El 2901 Erwin Ave
Victoria, TX 77901
District: Victoria Independent School DistrictNearby
Faith Academy 539 Waco Cir
Victoria, TX 77904
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victoria Christian School 3310 N Ben Jordan St
Victoria, TX 77901
District: Private SchoolNearby
Faith Academy 2002 Mockingbird Ln
Victoria, TX 77904
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77988


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 College Inc 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
Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Type: Post Secondary
Coastal Bend College 3800 Charco Rd
Beeville, TX 78102
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • 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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