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ZIP Code 77873
Richards, Texas

ZIP code 77873 is in Richards, located in Grimes County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 1,450. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $52,500, and about 10% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,450
Census ZCTA
County
Grimes
FIPS 48185
Median income (est.)
$52,500
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
80.703 mi²
+ 0.501 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityRichards, TX
CountyGrimes County (FIPS 48185)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.564947, -95.800224
Land / Water Area80.703 mi² land · 0.501 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 700 individual tax returns filed in 77873 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.1%
$25K–$50K
21.4%
$50K–$75K
14.3%
$75K–$100K
8.6%
$100K–$200K
18.6%
$200K+
10.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 57% of 77873's total adjusted gross income, from 10% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($52,500) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 77873's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$52,500
▲ 10.5%
Filers earning $200K+
10.0%
▲ 2.3 pt
Total filers
700
▲ 7.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/77873/soi?year=… $45K 2020 $48K 2021 $52K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 77873 ZCTA.

2000
999
 
2010
1,292
▲ +29.3%
2020
1,450
▲ +12.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number487550
City AliasesRichards

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77873 in?

ZIP code 77873 is in Grimes County, Texas (county FIPS code 48185).

What city is ZIP code 77873?

The primary USPS city for 77873 is Richards, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 77873?

The 2020 Census population of 77873 was 1,450 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 77873?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 77873 is about $52,500, with around 10% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.