The U.S. ZIP Code 75977 is associated with Wiergate, TX in Newton County. It is estimated that 40.2% of residents in the 75977 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 56.8 years. About 70.9% of residents in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $15,744. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $19,643, and approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 291.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 75977 is $19,643, while the region's mean household income is $24,645. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,744. The per capita income in ZIP Code 75977 of $15,744 is approximately 49.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.3% of the population in 75977 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 27.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 75977 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 27.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 27.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 75977 are older than average. The median age of 56.8 years in ZIP Code 75977 is approximately 49.08% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 75977 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 75977 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.7% |
| 85 years and over | 7.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 75977 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 75977 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 81.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 75977, 70.9% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.8% in this Newton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 75977, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 75977 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 75977 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (59.5%), followed by White (40.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 59.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 75977, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Newton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 75977, an estimated 21.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 3.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Newton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 75977 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 75977 | 10.21¢/kWh | 8.86¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.89¢/kWh | 8.64¢/kWh | 6.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 75977 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.38 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.47 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.85 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 75977, 40.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.6 minutes. Approximately 21.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 75977 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 75977 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 17.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 14.8% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 75977, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 75977 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Newton County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 15 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 4 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |