ZIP code 77879
Where is ZIP code 77879?
Somerville, Texas
Burleson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77879 belongs to Somerville, Texas in Burleson County. 77879 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 979. About 4,611 people live in the 77879 area, where the median household income is $65,490. The closest ZIP codes are 77863 (Lyons, 2.2 mi southwest), 77878 (Snook, 5.4 mi northeast) and 77852 (Deanville, 13.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 77879 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Somerville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Burleson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 30.4076, -96.5358 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 778 |
Population and income in 77879
| Population | 4,611 · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.2 years · higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $65,490 · lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,321 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $153,900 · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,577 a month |
| Housing units | 2,860 |
| Households | 2,150 (2.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 192.37 sq mi (plus 11.71 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77863 | Lyons, TX | 2.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77878 | Snook, TX | 5.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77852 | Deanville, TX | 13.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77836 | Caldwell, TX | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 77845 | College Station, TX | 14.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 77835 | Burton, TX | 16.3 mi S | Standard |
| 77881 | Wellborn, TX | 16.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77841 | College Station, TX | 16.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77853 | Dime Box, TX | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
| 77833 | Brenham, TX | 17.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78946 | Ledbetter, TX | 17.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 77807 | Bryan, TX | 18.5 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77879
123 MAIN ST
SOMERVILLE TX 77879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77879?
- 77879 is a Somerville, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77879 in?
- ZIP code 77879 is in Burleson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77879 in?
- 77879 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77879 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77879?
- About 4,611 people live in ZIP code 77879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77879?
- The median household income in 77879 is $65,490 a year, lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77879 are 77863 (Lyons, 2.2 miles), 77878 (Snook, 5.4 miles), 77852 (Deanville, 13.2 miles) and 77836 (Caldwell, 13.6 miles).