City

Wiergate, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Texas

👥529Population
💰$25,139Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$104,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓2.8%College Grads▼ 93% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 141% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.4%Black: 65.6%Race
White34.4%
Black65.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads2.8% ▼ 93% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 141% above avg
HS Graduate184 (57.9%)
Some College60 (18.9%)
Associates65 (20.4%)
Bachelors4 (1.3%)
Graduate Degree5 (1.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.9%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 1.3%Graduate: 1.6%Edu
HS Grad57.9%
Some College18.9%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors1.3%
Graduate1.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,139 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$104,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units352
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
59%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
69%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Wiergate, TX

Wiergate is a city in Texas, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 529 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Wiergate is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,139 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wiergate is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wiergate is less-educated. 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (65.6%).

Wiergate, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Wiergate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75977 529 $25,139 $104,400 11.8% 2.8% 85.0%