77551 ZIP Code
Galveston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77551 |
| City/Town: | Galveston |
| County: | Galveston |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,521 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,620 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,059 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,876 |
| Median Home Value: | $242,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.2795, -94.8335 |
Population Information (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,521 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,703 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,818 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,051 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,281 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,323 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,287 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,520 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,171 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,720 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,360 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,432 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,402 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,340 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,097 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 537 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $242,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,251 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,876 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,174 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,702 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,359 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,815 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,059 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 925 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,461 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,430 | 27.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,447 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,375 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,773 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,648 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,620 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,807 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,793 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,059 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,670 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,097 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 541 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,015 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,225 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,963 | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 863 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,348 | 63.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,377 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 167 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 416 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 56 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 620 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,537 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,768 | 16.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,038 | 35.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,325 | 23.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,602 | 11.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77551 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 551 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 591 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,077 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 767 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,219 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,166 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 993 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,395 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 646 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 769 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77551 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,462 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 999 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 222 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 362 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 749 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77551 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 477 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 410 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 135 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,176 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 760 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 610 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 852 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,743 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,838 | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 495 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 415 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,228 | 72.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,681 | 51.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,662 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,284 | 19.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77551 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,777 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,165 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,034 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 378 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 163 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,189 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77551 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,733 | 52.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 161 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 591 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 337 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 920 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,431 | 13.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,688 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77551 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 516 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 407 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 706 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,104 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,494 | 22.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,927 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,206 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 719 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 761 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77551 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 204 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,153 | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,322 | 39.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,043 | 28.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 930 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 224 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77551 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,723 | 40.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,347 | 58.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77551 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 916 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,934 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,017 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,307 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77551 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 42 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 366 | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 443 | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 708 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,260 | 28.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 989 | 22.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 507 | 11.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,927 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $722 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,251 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,174 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,626 | 39.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,197 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,024 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,142 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,293 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,107 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77551 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,817 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,671 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,023 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,597 | 16.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,194 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77551 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,602 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 377 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,099 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,096 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,909 | 34.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,121 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,480 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,512 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,472 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 239 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,493 | 43.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,740 | 50.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77551 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,663 | 74.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,518 | 24.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,232 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,016 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 563 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 270 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,897 | 83.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 312 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,624 | 1161.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,624 | 1161.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,624 | 1161.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 272 | 87.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,776 | 889.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 31.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77551 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,470 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,776 | 68.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,694 | 31.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,601 | 26.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 761 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 263 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77551 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,174 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,514 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
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