79377 ZIP Code – Welch, Texas
79377 is a ZIP code serving Welch, Texas in Dawson County with a population of approximately 322 residents. The median household income of $36,932 is well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Median home values of $85,000 are well below the national average, with 68.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 98% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.5% is well below the U.S. average. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 26.2, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79342, 79316, 79378.
ZIP Code 79377 Data
Population
322
Median Household Income
$36,932
Median Home Value
$85,000
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
26.2
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
County
Dawson County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79377 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79377 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 322 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $85k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 26.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79342 – Loop
- 79316 – Brownfield
- 79378 – Wellman
- 79351 – Odonnell
- 79331 – Lamesa
- 79373 – Tahoka
- 79359 – Seagraves
- 79345 – Meadow
- 79383 – New Home
- 79381 – Wilson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79342 | LOOP | 362 | $98,068 |
| 79316 | BROWNFIELD | 10,109 | $41,698 |
| 79378 | WELLMAN | 234 | $112,941 |
| 79351 | ODONNELL | 1,100 | $60,833 |
| 79331 | LAMESA | 11,619 | $42,500 |