77979 ZIP Code
Port Lavaca, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77979 |
| City/Town: | Port Lavaca |
| County: | Calhoun |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,607 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,782 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,940 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,774 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,500 |
| Land Area: | 340.5 sq miles
881.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 147.8 sq miles
382.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 28.6096, -96.6190 |
Population Information (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,607 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,391 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,216 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,026 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,269 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 982 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,148 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,070 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,170 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,871 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,969 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,311 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 963 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,648 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 730 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 450 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $944 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,774 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,508 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,266 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,858 | 74.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,650 | 25.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,112 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 741 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 991 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,773 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,693 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,047 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,137 | 10.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 730 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77979 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,782 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,502 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,121 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,940 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,469 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,189 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 280 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,582 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,425 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,608 | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 141 | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,225 | 67.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 578 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 58 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 750 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 865 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,131 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,624 | 21.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,050 | 54.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,803 | 47.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,030 | 6.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77979 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 207 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 384 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 305 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 545 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 983 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,565 | 24.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 824 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 972 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 322 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 401 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77979 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,911 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,037 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 24 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 179 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77979 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 274 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 736 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,080 | 25.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 805 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 182 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 251 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 584 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,801 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 494 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 429 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 432 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,921 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,661 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,702 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,423 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77979 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,235 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,710 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,450 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 534 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 324 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,103 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77979 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,743 | 73.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 159 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 140 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 393 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 148 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 339 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 803 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77979 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 732 | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 679 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 683 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 862 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,132 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,470 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,774 | 22.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 329 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 113 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77979 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 482 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,769 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,337 | 55.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 961 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 50 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77979 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,844 | 28.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 519 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,003 | 61.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 130 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77979 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 339 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,949 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,015 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,205 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77979 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 557 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,029 | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,395 | 28.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 707 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 647 | 13.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 466 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77979 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,479 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $944 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,508 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,396 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,096 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,212 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,446 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,070 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,938 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77979 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,717 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,717 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,043 | 60.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 200 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 680 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,674 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77979 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,816 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 160 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 342 | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,704 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 977 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 633 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,549 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,061 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,344 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,108 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,457 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,326 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77979 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,809 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,533 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 776 | 50.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 683 | 44.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 168 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77979 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,787 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 146 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,820 | 1246.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,820 | 1246.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,820 | 1246.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 69 | 47.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,126 | 771.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 18.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77979 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,581 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,847 | 69.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,734 | 30.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,005 | 25.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 675 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77979 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,508 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,868 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Port Lavaca, TX77979