ZIP code 77987
Where is ZIP code 77987?
Sweet Home, Texas
Lavaca County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 77987 belongs to Sweet Home, Texas in Lavaca County. 77987 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sweet Home post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 361. About 253 people live in the 77987 area, where the median household income is $83,750. The closest ZIP codes are 77995 (Yoakum, 5.2 mi southwest), 77984 (Shiner, 7.9 mi northwest) and 77964 (Hallettsville, 11.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 77987 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sweet Home |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lavaca County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 29.3426, -97.0756 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 779 |
Population and income in 77987
| Population | 253 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 69 · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.8 years · higher than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $83,750 · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,792 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $314,100 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 106 |
| Households | 86 (2.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77987. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77987
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77995 | Yoakum, TX | 5.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 77984 | Shiner, TX | 7.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 77964 | Hallettsville, TX | 11.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 77967 | Hochheim, TX | 13.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77975 | Moulton, TX | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 77986 | Sublime, TX | 19.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 77954 | Cuero, TX | 21.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 78951 | Oakland, TX | 23.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77989 | Thomaston, TX | 24.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78629 | Gonzales, TX | 25.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 78941 | Flatonia, TX | 25.4 mi N | Standard |
| 77994 | Westhoff, TX | 25.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77987 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77987
PO BOX 123
SWEET HOME TX 77987
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77987-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77987?
- 77987 is a Sweet Home, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77987 in?
- ZIP code 77987 is in Lavaca County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77987 in?
- 77987 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77987?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77987 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77987?
- About 253 people live in ZIP code 77987, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77987?
- The median household income in 77987 is $83,750 a year, higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 77987 for a street address?
- No. 77987 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sweet Home use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77987?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77987 are 77995 (Yoakum, 5.2 miles), 77984 (Shiner, 7.9 miles), 77964 (Hallettsville, 11.5 miles) and 77967 (Hochheim, 13.2 miles).