ZIP 78377 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Refugio town, TX (78377)

Median Income

$57,522

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+159

Wealth inflow

Population

3,376

Unemployment

2.2%

1.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 159 for ZIP 78377 (Refugio town, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.2%-42% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.8%+11% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.3%+73% vs US avg

Establishments

1,263

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Mining

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining16.7%
Construction9.3%
Manufacturing3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities4.5%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.7%
Professional, scientific, management0.8%
Education, health care, social29.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.7%
Other services6.1%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78377 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.8%, median income fell 7.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 11.6%.

Median Income

$57,522

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate