77465 ZIP Code
Palacios, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77465 |
| City/Town: | Palacios |
| County: | Matagorda |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,272 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,515 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,949 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,845 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,200 |
| Land Area: | 232.4 sq miles
601.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 113.9 sq miles
295.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 28.7119, -96.2261 |
Population Information (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,272 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,205 | 57.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,067 | 42.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 459 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 355 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 507 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 621 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 161 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 819 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,072 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 790 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 438 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 756 | 10.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 782 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 364 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 148 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $909 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,845 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,796 | 72.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,049 | 27.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,150 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 646 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,169 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 826 | 16.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 541 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,177 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,125 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 541 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 673 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 286 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77465 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,515 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,627 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,688 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,949 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,464 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,464 | 100.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,398 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,000 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 221 | 6.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 223 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,968 | 68.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 357 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 581 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,327 | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,816 | 25.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,788 | 52.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,455 | 47.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 333 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77465 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 164 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 73 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 278 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 255 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 331 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 374 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 498 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 590 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 180 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 53 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77465 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,857 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 134 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77465 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 217 | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 279 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 970 | 28.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 25 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 435 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 123 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 116 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 90 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 135 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 583 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 223 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 245 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 23 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,750 | 79.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,330 | 59.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,477 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,514 | 20.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77465 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,140 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 952 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 648 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 62 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 323 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77465 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,102 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 606 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 50 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77465 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 99 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 256 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 763 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 316 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 584 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 448 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 588 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 236 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 184 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 371 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77465 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 323 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,233 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,799 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 449 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 13 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77465 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 758 | 27.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 147 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,724 | 61.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 57 | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 110 | 3.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77465 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 81 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 899 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,088 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 728 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77465 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 477 | 22.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 273 | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 226 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 487 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 477 | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 13 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77465 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,438 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $513 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $909 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,796 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,476 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 518 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 601 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 546 | 19.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 860 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 992 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77465 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,241 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,044 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,681 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 14 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 401 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 545 | 16.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77465 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,571 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 37 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 113 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 697 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 531 | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 193 | 12.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,557 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 485 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,264 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,286 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 137 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 671 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 478 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77465 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,648 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 624 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 272 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 266 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 13.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,345 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 41 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 927 | 2261.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 927 | 2261.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 927 | 2261.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 735 | 1792.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77465 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,813 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,126 | 60.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,687 | 39.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,303 | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 18 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 366 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77465 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,796 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,495 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
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