| ZIP Code | 77625 |
|---|---|
| City | Kountze |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Area Code | 409 |
| Elevation | 65 ft |
| Latitude | 30.367544 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.391402 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48199 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 114 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,143 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 943 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 763 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 411 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,020 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,183 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,100 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,060/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,063 |
| Vacant Units | 547 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,063 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 547 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 77625 is located in Kountze, Texas, within Hardin County. With a population of 9,384, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 77625 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,183 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77625 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $115,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,060 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 77625 is primarily White (81.28%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77625 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 77625 in Kountze, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,384 residents, a median household income of $70,183, and a median home value of $115,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.