ZIP Code 75977

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Wiergate · Newton County · Texas

Population
750

2/sq mi

Median income
$25,625

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,000

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.7%

Median age 42.6

Land area
468.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 75977 in Wiergate, Texas has a population of 750. The median household income is $25,625, which is 66% below the national average. Median home value is $112,000, 60% below the US average. 3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75977 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 468.8 square miles in Wiergate, Newton County, Texas. The area is home to 750 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75977 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75977 sits at $25,625 (66% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,522. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $112,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 75977 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75977, Wiergate, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

750

Population

468.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75977?

42.6

Median Age

61.4%

Male

38.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 60.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$25,625

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$19,522

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

348

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$112,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75977 in?
ZIP code 75977 (Wiergate) is located in Newton County, Texas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75977?
ZIP code 75977 in Wiergate, TX has a population of 750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75977?
The median household income in ZIP 75977 is $25,625, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75977?
The median home value in ZIP 75977 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75977 is African American at 60.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75977?
In ZIP code 75977, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75977?
In ZIP code 75977, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75977 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wiergate, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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