| City: | Pyote, Texas |
| County: | Ward County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:57 AM |
| Population: | 105 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.5622, -103.3567 |
| Land Area: | 178.142 sq mi |
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Pyote sits in Ward County, West Texas, where 75 square miles of rural territory is served by a single post office. With 105 residents in the ZIP code but 95 PO Boxes, this post office serves a regional area well beyond the tiny town limits. The adoption rate of 2.44 (95 boxes for 39 local households) means the Pyote post office functions as a mail hub for surrounding ranches, farms, and properties scattered across this part of the Permian Basin.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. Rural Route R001 and a Highway Contract route provide limited carrier delivery to some addresses, but most residents and businesses rely entirely on PO Boxes. Farm-to-market roads FM 1927 and FM 2355 connect the scattered properties that depend on this post office.
Pyote's 105 residents have a median age of 50.5 years. It's an older, established community. Per capita income is $53,834, and 38.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher (remarkable for a community this small and rural). Most residents own their homes: 34 of 39 occupied housing units are owner-occupied. Mobile homes make up a significant portion of the housing stock (43 units recorded), typical of West Texas rural areas.
Despite the tiny population, 15 business establishments operate here, employing 219 people. That's more than twice the local population, which means Pyote serves as a work destination for people living elsewhere. Top employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (20 workers), public administration (20 workers), and other services (19 workers). The economy isn't driven by oil and gas extraction directly, but by the support services and infrastructure that sustain the Permian Basin region.
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Pyote, TX 79777Limited rural and highway contract delivery exists for some physical addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary and most reliable method for receiving mail in this region.
Street names feature Texas farm-to-market roads (FM 1927, FM 2355) that connect scattered rural properties to the central post office.
ZIP Code 79777 has 105 residents and 39 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.8% male and 55.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 105Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 116Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $257,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 462 | 355 | 321 | 197 | 249 | 230 | 248 | 236 | 293 | 174 | 152 | 138 | 101 | 116 |
| Decennial Census | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 105 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 51.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 75 | 55.97% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic:* | 40 | 29.85% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 11.94% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 47 | 44.76% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 58 | 55.24% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 105 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 106 | 91.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 8.62% |
| Total Population: | 116 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 106 | 91.38% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 8.62% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $52,054 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,360. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $108,125 and female is $108,365, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $240 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (76.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,054 | $64,500 | $63,958 | $54,375 | $51,544 | $52,438 | $52,200 | $54,219 | $54,360 | $87,292 | $93,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $52,243 | $75,200 | $67,500 | $57,917 | $56,042 | $53,750 | $52,250 | $54,219 | $54,041 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $53,750 | $32,361 | $33,889 | $33,333 | $49,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $106,250 | $0 | $143,125 | $62,500 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,379 | $53,487 | $53,650 | $54,375 | $51,000 | $51,645 | $51,471 | $53,698 | $53,664 | $90,385 | $92,841 | $100,865 | $105,682 | $108,125 |
| Median Female Income | $21,776 | $21,528 | $24,405 | $33,068 | $33,750 | $33,500 | $34,375 | $38,438 | $38,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $106,016 | $108,365 |
| Employed: | 43 | 43.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 57.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 76.74% |
| Service: | 3 | 6.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 4.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 6.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 4.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $257,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $198,700 (340.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $257,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $127 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.00% (36.84% with a mortgage, 63.16% free-and-clear) and renters 24.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,400 | $58,700 | $73,000 | $56,700 | $33,100 | $55,000 | $60,000 | $63,900 | $0 | $167,000 | $175,000 | $192,500 | $191,700 | $257,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $127 | $179 | $186 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 28.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 48.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 24.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 94.34% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 3 | 5.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 53 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 34 | 64.15% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 35.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 53 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 20.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 34.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 30.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 30.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (80.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 10.42% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 47.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 6.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 2.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 19.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 13.54% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 86 | 89.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 33.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 65 | 53.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 26.45% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 19.83% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 97 | 80.17% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 30.8% | 34.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 80.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 79777 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 193 people with an annual payroll of $17,136,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 104Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,821,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,136,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 193Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79777 is located in Ward County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79777. It covers 178.142 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.101 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 178.142 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.101 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4859996Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pyote town; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79777 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.