Somerville, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77879
Burleson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,670
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,490
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77879 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77879 covers 486.5 square miles in Somerville, Burleson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,670 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77879 reports a modest median household income of $65,490 (13% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,321. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,900 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,577; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Burleson County, so 77879 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77879
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerville, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77879.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Utilities 4
Utilities
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77879, Somerville, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,670
Population
486.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77879?
50.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
8.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,490
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,321
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77879 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Somerville, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,490 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,860housing units
2,860
Total Housing Units
2,150
Occupied Units
710
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,900
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,577
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 77879, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,225,000.
75
Businesses
560
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77879 vs 77878 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77878 | Snook, TX | 475 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77879, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,670 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77879 in?
ZIP code 77879 (Somerville) is located in Burleson County, Texas. Burleson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burleson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77879?
ZIP code 77879 in Somerville, TX has a population of 4,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77879?
The median household income in ZIP 77879 is $65,490, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77879?
The median home value in ZIP 77879 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77879?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77879 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77879?
ZIP code 77879 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77879?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77879 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77879?
In ZIP code 77879, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77879?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77879 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77879?
In ZIP code 77879, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77879?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77879 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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