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ZIP Code 79777

Ward County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

170
1/sq mi
$257,100
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pyote pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79777 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79777 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.3 square miles in Pyote, Ward County, Texas. The area is home to 170 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79777 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79777 sits at -, while per-capita income is $56,157. The poverty rate stands at 31.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $257,100 (4% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79777 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Ward County, so you can benchmark 79777 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 79777, Pyote, 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

170

Population

283.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79777?

35.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.9%
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 23.3%

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?

$56,157

Per Capita Income

31.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

53

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$257,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 79777, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,136,000.

14

Businesses

193

Employees

$17.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79788 Wickett, TX 506 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79777 in?
ZIP code 79777 (Pyote) is located in Ward County, Texas. Ward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ward-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79777?
ZIP code 79777 in Pyote, TX has a population of 170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79777?
The median home value in ZIP 79777 is $257,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79777?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79777 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79777?
ZIP code 79777 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79777?
In ZIP code 79777, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 79777?
In ZIP code 79777, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79777?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79777 is 31.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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