77970 ZIP Code, La Ward, TX
77970 is a ZIP code in La Ward, Texas in Jackson County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 77961, 77971 and 77991. 217 people live here in 90 households, fewer than in most Texas ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (44% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Ward, TX
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 217
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 217 |
| Households | 90 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $19,541 |
| Median age | 34.9 |
| Homeowners | 44.4% |
| Median home value | $137,500 |
| Median rent | $972 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 75.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 61.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.4% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 17.8% |
| $15–25K | 27.8% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 3.3% |
| $50–75K | 22.2% |
| $75–100K | 3.3% |
| $100–150K | 25.6% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 2.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 6.9% |
| 65–74 | 25.8% |
| 75+ | 1.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 2.2% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 36.2% |
| Vacant | 34.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 42.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 57.2% |
Businesses in 77970
6 business establishments with 24 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 77961 (3.5 mi)
- 77971 — Lolita CDP, TX (5.4 mi)
- 77991 — Vanderbilt CDP, TX (10.7 mi)
- 77419 — Blessing CDP, TX (11.2 mi)
- 77962 — Ganado city, TX (13.4 mi)
- 77458 — Midfield CDP, TX (13.8 mi)
- 77978 — Point Comfort city, TX (13.9 mi)
- 77969 — Vanderbilt CDP, TX (14 mi)
Areas that include 77970
- La Ward, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 77970, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 77970 in?
- 77970 is a La Ward, TX mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside La Ward; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 77970 in?
- 77970 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 77970?
- About 217 people (±153), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 283.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 77970?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 77970 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77970?
- The closest, measured center to center: 77961 (3.5 mi), 77971 (5.4 mi, Lolita), 77991 (10.7 mi, Vanderbilt), 77419 (11.2 mi, Blessing), 77962 (13.4 mi, Ganado) and 77458 (13.8 mi, Midfield).
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