75977 ZIP Code — Wiergate, TX

Newton County, Texas

ZIP code 75977 is located in Wiergate, Texas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 168.70 square miles and serves a population of 461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 75977

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,273. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75977 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

461

population

168.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75977 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wiergate	Acceptable
Wiergate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75932 Burkeville (11.5 mi) 75931 Brookeland (13.8 mi) 75968 Pineland (14.3 mi) 75966 Newton (15.2 mi) 75948 Hemphill (15.6 mi) 70639 Evans (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	461
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	351

Geography
Land area	168.70 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	31.0672
Longitude	-93.8053
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	60.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

461

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$22,273

Median household income

$14,834

Per capita income

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

1.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	30.2%
18 and over	322	69.8%
65 and over	124	26.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.7%

White 38%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	280	60.7%
White	175	38%
Two or more races	6	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	60.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 20.1%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	20.1%
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
Median income	$22,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 41.6%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.1%
2010–2019	23.0%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	83	38.8%
Households with children under 18	66	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	46.3%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	20.7%
Married	51.4%	45.1%
Separated	6.1%	9.2%
Widowed	12.8%	14.7%
Divorced	0.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 34.2%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	1.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	9.6%
Elementary school	76	66.7%
High school	10	8.8%
College / grad school	17	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.6%

Construction 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Retail trade 6.4%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	36.0%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	41.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 53.2%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	7.9%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.4%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	20.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	90.9%
Spanish	7	1.7%
Other Indo-European	7	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	448	97.2%
Born in same state	448	97.2%
Born in different state	413	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	21.5%
English	24	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75977

What city is ZIP code 75977 in?

ZIP code 75977 is primarily assigned to Wiergate, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75977 in?

ZIP code 75977 falls within Newton County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75977?

33% of residents in ZIP code 75977 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75977 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 75977 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75977 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 75977 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 75977?

The median household income in ZIP code 75977 is $22,273, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 75977 in?

ZIP code 75977 observes the CST timezone.