77970 ZIP Code — La Ward, TX

Jackson County, Texas

ZIP code 77970 is located in La Ward, Texas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 45.99 square miles and serves a population of 273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77970

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $83,542. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

273

population

45.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Ward	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	273
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	45.99 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	28.8381
Longitude	-96.4134
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

273

Population

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$83,542

Median household income

$30,481

Per capita income

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	23.8%
18 and over	208	76.2%
65 and over	34	12.5%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Other race 5.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	242	79.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31	10.2%
Other race	18	5.9%
Two or more races	13	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.9%	7.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 33.8%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	33.8%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$83,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.0%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 30.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	45.2%
Single-family detached	45.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	45.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	78.1%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	62.5%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	96.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	95.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	5.0%
Households with children under 18	24	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	20.0%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	5.3%
Married	82.8%	90.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.1%
Divorced	0.0%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 5.4%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 23.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	26.7%
Elementary school	24	53.3%
High school	9	20.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.3%

Agriculture & mining 24.5%

Construction 11.8%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Other services 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	39.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	2.9%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	29.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	47.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	253	92.7%
Spanish	40	15.8%
Other Indo-European	40	15.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	242	88.6%
Born in same state	233	85.3%
Born in different state	159	58.2%
Foreign born	9	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	31	11.4%
Not a US citizen	13	41.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77970

What city is ZIP code 77970 in?

ZIP code 77970 is primarily assigned to La Ward, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77970 in?

ZIP code 77970 falls within Jackson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77970 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 77970 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 77970?

ZIP code 77970 has an estimated population of 273 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77970?

The median household income in ZIP code 77970 is $83,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77970 in?

ZIP code 77970 observes the CST timezone.