Zip code 77974: Meyersville, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 77974?

77974 is assigned to Meyersville, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 77974 in?

77974 is mostly in DeWitt County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 77974?

About 695 people live in 77974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 77974?

The median household income in 77974 is $54,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 77974?

The closest zip codes to 77974 are 77993, 77976, 77989, 77902, 77954.

Residential delivery areaDeWitt CountyCentral Time

Population

695

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$164K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,079/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 77974

77974 is a rural zip code in Meyersville, Texas (DeWitt County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 695 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,250 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $164,300, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,079 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and education.

How 77974 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%47th of 1,794 in TX
Rent-burdened renters76%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%92nd of 1,692 in TX
Healthcare workers29.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%18th of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.573
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.47829th of 1,785 in TX
Unemployment rate10.1%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%147th of 1,810 in TX
Average commute31.7 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min397th of 1,738 in TX
Uninsured rate12.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%1,229th of 1,808 in TX
Residents under 1825.9%
81st
U.S. 22% · TX 25%661st of 1,818 in TX
Median age41.1
66th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6617th of 1,817 in TX
Per capita income$44,249
61st
U.S. $44,673 · TX $40,752390th of 1,813 in TX
Homeownership rate71.1%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,042nd of 1,792 in TX
Residents 65 and older17%
53rd
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%821st of 1,818 in TX
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,045th of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers8.2%
35th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,330th of 1,810 in TX
Median gross rent$1,079
27th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,403884th of 1,511 in TX
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%845th of 1,810 in TX
Diversity index24.8
18th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,540th of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$54,250
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,351st of 1,712 in TX
Median home value$164,300
13th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,107th of 1,679 in TX
Median earnings per worker$35,104
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,452nd of 1,794 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,509th of 1,811 in TX
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,393rd of 1,810 in TX
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,263rd of 1,818 in TX
Government workers6.7%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,679th of 1,810 in TX
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,593rd of 1,792 in TX
Population695
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,540th of 1,818 in TX
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,721st of 1,818 in TX
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%1,775th of 1,794 in TX

Measure	77974	DeWitt	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Poverty rateWeakness	39.3%	17.6%	13.8%	12.5%	99th	47th of 1,794
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	76%	41%	51.7%	51.1%	99th	92nd of 1,692
Healthcare workers	29.8%	9.4%	8.6%	9.7%	99th	18th of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.573	0.480	0.478	0.483	99th	29th of 1,785
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.1%	3.7%	5.3%	5.2%	94th	147th of 1,810
Average commuteWeakness	31.7 min	24.4 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	82nd	397th of 1,738
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.2%	17%	17.1%	8.4%	81st	1,229th of 1,808
Residents under 18	25.9%	22.3%	25%	22%	81st	661st of 1,818
Median age	41.1	42	35.6	38.9	66th	617th of 1,817
Per capita income	$44,249	$29,806	$40,752	$44,673	61st	390th of 1,813
Homeownership rate	71.1%	73.9%	62.6%	65.2%	56th	1,042nd of 1,792
Residents 65 and older	17%	20.3%	13.4%	17.2%	53rd	821st of 1,818
Veterans	5.6%	6.6%	6.2%	6.2%	47th	1,045th of 1,818
Self-employed workers	8.2%	7.2%	10.5%	10%	35th	1,330th of 1,810
Median gross rent	$1,079	$921	$1,403	$1,413	27th	884th of 1,511
Tech workers	1.5%	1%	3.8%	3.8%	23rd	845th of 1,810
Diversity index	24.8	59	67.1	61.4	18th	1,540th of 1,818
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,250	$63,730	$78,476	$80,734	13th	1,351st of 1,712
Median home value	$164,300	$170,900	$283,800	$332,700	13th	1,107th of 1,679
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,104	$36,792	$47,575	$49,666	9th	1,452nd of 1,794
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	16.9%	33.8%	35.7%	5th	1,509th of 1,811
Work from home	4.3%	6.4%	14.4%	15.1%	5th	1,393rd of 1,810
Population density	24/sq mi	22/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	1,263rd of 1,818
Government workers	6.7%	17.4%	14.1%	14.5%	3rd	1,679th of 1,810
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	78.8%	91.4%	91%	2nd	1,593rd of 1,792
Population	695	20,016	30,188,424	334,922,499	1st	1,540th of 1,818
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.5%	17.6%	14.1%	1st	1,721st of 1,818
Housing vacancy	0%	25.1%	9.4%	10.1%	1st	1,775th of 1,794

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.1

Under 18

25.9%

65 and over

17%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

24.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 287
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 67.6%
Married couples: 59.2%
Living alone: 28.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

Median household income

77974

$54,250

DeWitt Co.

$63,730

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,249

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.573

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

77974

$164,300

DeWitt Co.

$170,900

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

77974

$1,079

DeWitt Co.

$921

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 287
Owner-occupied: 71.1%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1998
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 76%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 72%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

43%

30–44

31%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

31.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

30%

Transportation and moving

19%

Education

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Production

Sales

Business and finance

Office and admin

Computer and math

Food service

Engineering and science

0.9%

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

30%

Manufacturing

20%

Education

14%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Construction

0.9%

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,104

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	77974	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,583	$74,888
Service	$13,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,583	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$115,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$9,668	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

32%

Associate's

28%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17.8%
No internet access: 20.9%
Without health insurance: 12.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Meyersville
State: Texas
County: DeWitt County
Center point: 28.8978° N, 97.2889° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

77974 spans 2 counties

DeWitt County64% of land
Victoria County36% of land

Zip codes near 77974

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
77993	Weesatche, TX	8.4 mi	370	—	$208,800
77976	Nursery, TX	9.8 mi	16	—	—
77989	Thomaston, TX · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
77902	Victoria, TX · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
77954	Cuero, TX	14 mi	11,424	$66,195	$187,200
78164	Yorktown, TX	15 mi	2,927	$67,578	$171,300
77904	Victoria, TX	17 mi	30,061	$83,130	$244,700
77960	Fannin, TX	17 mi	0	—	—
77905	Victoria, TX	18 mi	16,599	$88,585	$227,500
77963	Goliad, TX	18 mi	5,191	$56,804	$185,900
77903	Victoria, TX · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
77901	Victoria, TX	19 mi	39,854	$57,923	$143,200

Questions about 77974

What city is zip code 77974?

77974 is assigned to Meyersville, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 77974 in?

77974 is mostly in DeWitt County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 77974?

About 695 people live in 77974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 77974 in?

77974 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 77974?

The median household income in 77974 is $54,250.

What zip codes are near 77974?

The closest zip codes to 77974 are 77993, 77976, 77989, 77902, 77954.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77974, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.