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Dawson County
Welch, TX
79377
79377 ZIP Code — Welch, TX
Dawson County, Texas
ZIP code 79377 is located in
Welch ,
Texas ,
within Dawson County .
It covers approximately 30.12 square miles and serves a population of
322 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79377
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $36,932. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 79377 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Welch
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
322
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
30.12 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.8313
Longitude
-102.0858
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
59.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
23.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
13.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$36,932
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 146 45.3% 18 and over 176 54.7% 65 and over 65 20.2% Median age 23.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 293 85.9% Hispanic or Latino 19 5.6% Two or more races 16 4.7% Other race 13 3.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
59.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
23.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
13.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 19.1% $15k–$25k 7.9% $25k–$35k 13.5% $35k–$50k 18.0% $50k–$75k 27.0% $75k–$100k 3.4% $100k–$150k 4.5% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $36,932
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 68.5% Renter occupied 31.5% Vacant 33.1% Single-family detached 78.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 15.0% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 43.6% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 21.8% 3 bedrooms 51.1% 4 bedrooms 18.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.7% 1 vehicle 31.5% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 20.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 56.2% Electricity 24.7% Propane / LP gas 11.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 83.1% Cohabiting couple 1 1.1% Male householder, no spouse 5 5.6% Female householder, no spouse 9 10.1% Households with children under 18 33 37.1% Households with seniors (65+) 41 46.1% Average household size 3.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.7% 16.2% Married 75.3% 75.8% Separated 0.0% 4.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.0% Divorced 1.1% 1.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
32.9%
Some HS, no diploma
22.8%
Some college, no degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 44.3% Bachelor's or higher 7.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 34.4% Kindergarten 3 4.9% Elementary school 13 21.3% High school 24 39.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
31.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Public administration
6.9%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Education & healthcare
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 22.2% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 26.4% Production & transportation 18.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.8% Government 16.7% Self-employed 12.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 5.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 10.1% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 23.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.9% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 28.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.6% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 1.1%
Disability % Any disability 20.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.3% 65 and over 61.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.5% Public insurance 59.3% No insurance 10.9% Uninsured under 19 7.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 209 64.9% Spanish 64 30.6% Other Indo-European 50 23.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 6.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 292 90.7% Born in same state 288 89.4% Born in different state 264 82.0% Foreign born 4 1.2% Naturalized citizen 30 9.3% Not a US citizen 9 30.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 28 8.7% French 21 6.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 20 6.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 27.6% Internet access 86.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79377
What city is ZIP code 79377 in?
ZIP code 79377 is primarily assigned to Welch, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79377 in?
ZIP code 79377 falls within Dawson County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79377 family-oriented?
45% of residents in ZIP code 79377 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79377?
Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 79377 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 79377 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 79377 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79377?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 79377 in?
ZIP code 79377 observes the CST timezone.
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