77550 ZIP Code
Galveston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77550 |
| City/Town: | Galveston |
| County: | Galveston |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,215 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,366 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,493 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,592 |
| Median Home Value: | $245,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.3079, -94.7693 |
Population Information (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,215 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,451 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,764 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,108 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 826 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 892 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,165 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,625 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,738 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,532 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,701 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,435 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,811 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,877 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,154 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 351 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $245,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,115 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,592 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,282 | 72.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,310 | 27.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,656 | 41.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,626 | 58.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,599 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,093 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,237 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,779 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,855 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,209 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,174 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,252 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,366 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,701 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,493 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,975 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,855 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,062 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,298 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,778 | 71.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,323 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 744 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,699 | 59.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,757 | 20.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 811 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 125 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 671 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,110 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,306 | 14.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,688 | 28.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,678 | 20.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 307 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,579 | 6.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77550 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,469 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 660 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,247 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,248 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,155 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,795 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,124 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,407 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 679 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77550 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,798 | 62.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,084 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 113 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,117 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 578 | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,071 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77550 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,012 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 333 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 90 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 745 | 6.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 477 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 760 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,147 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,972 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,036 | 18.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 619 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 411 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.3% | 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 (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,596 | 80.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,225 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,983 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,378 | 18.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77550 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,849 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,651 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,351 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 492 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 250 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,754 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77550 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,486 | 54.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 280 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,237 | 7.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,402 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,002 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 994 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,075 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 102 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77550 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,040 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 650 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 301 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 987 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,200 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,450 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,107 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 598 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,259 | 33.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77550 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 802 | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,351 | 21.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,994 | 38.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,020 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,164 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 261 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77550 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,346 | 38.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,648 | 58.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 181 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77550 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,737 | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,095 | 45.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,446 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,004 | 8.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77550 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 108 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 398 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 568 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 719 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,249 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,000 | 21.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 460 | 9.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 154 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,865 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,115 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,282 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,935 | 26.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 717 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,192 | 28.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,468 | 39.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,972 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,524 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77550 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,106 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,699 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,509 | 34.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 293 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,392 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,998 | 39.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77550 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,219 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 376 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,389 | 26.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 668 | 12.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,691 | 51.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,811 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,345 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,974 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,143 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 77 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,383 | 57.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,683 | 40.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77550 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,605 | 75.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,394 | 23.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,397 | 44.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,835 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 448 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 162 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,262 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 545 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,953 | 541.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,953 | 541.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,953 | 541.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 290 | 53.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 118 | 21.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 29 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,907 | 349.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 12.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77550 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,107 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,537 | 74.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,570 | 25.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,118 | 18.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 606 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 624 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 222 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77550 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,282 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,576 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Galveston, TX77550