ZIP code 77970
Where is ZIP code 77970?
La Ward, Texas
Jackson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 77970 belongs to La Ward, Texas in Jackson County. 77970 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the La Ward post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 361. About 217 people live in the 77970 area. The closest ZIP codes are 77971 (Lolita, 5 mi south), 77961 (Francitas, 7.7 mi east) and 77991 (Vanderbilt, 8.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 77970 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Ward |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 28.8439, -96.4641 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 779 |
Population and income in 77970
| Population | 217 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.9 years · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Income per person | $19,541 |
| Below the poverty line | 36% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $137,500 · lower than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $972 a month |
| Housing units | 138 |
| Households | 90 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 44% / 56% |
| Land area | 45.99 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77971 | Lolita, TX | 5 mi S | Standard |
| 77961 | Francitas, TX | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 77991 | Vanderbilt, TX | 8.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77969 | La Salle, TX | 12.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77962 | Ganado, TX | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 77978 | Point Comfort, TX | 13.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77957 | Edna, TX | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 77419 | Blessing, TX | 15 mi E | PO Box only |
| 77458 | Midfield, TX | 15.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77465 | Palacios, TX | 17.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 77455 | Louise, TX | 18.8 mi N | Standard |
| 77428 | Collegeport, TX | 19.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77970
PO BOX 123
LA WARD TX 77970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77970?
- 77970 is a La Ward, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77970 in?
- ZIP code 77970 is in Jackson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77970 in?
- 77970 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77970 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77970?
- About 217 people live in ZIP code 77970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 77970 for a street address?
- No. 77970 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in La Ward use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77970 are 77971 (Lolita, 5 miles), 77961 (Francitas, 7.7 miles), 77991 (Vanderbilt, 8.9 miles) and 77969 (La Salle, 12.4 miles).