La Ward, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77970
Jackson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 295
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Ward pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77970 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77970 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Ward, Jackson County, Texas, home to just 295 residents across 118.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 77970, but per-capita income is $19,541. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (44% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 44.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 77970 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 →
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 77970, La Ward, 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
295
Population
118.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77970?
34.9
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
9.7%
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?
$19,541
Per Capita Income
36.4%
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
138housing units
138
Total Housing Units
90
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 77970, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,063,000.
6
Businesses
24
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 77970 vs 77961 →
ZIP 77970 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77971
Lolita (77971)
911 residents
- 77970 295
La Ward (77970)
295 residents
- 77961 183
Francitas (77961)
183 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77970 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77970 in?
ZIP code 77970 (La Ward) is located in Jackson County, Texas. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77970?
ZIP code 77970 in La Ward, TX has a population of 295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77970?
The median home value in ZIP 77970 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77970 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77970?
ZIP code 77970 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77970?
In ZIP code 77970, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 77970?
In ZIP code 77970, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77970 is 36.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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