Galveston, TX

Census ZIP code profile for Galveston, TX — 3 ZIPs, total population 49,659. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Galveston, TX is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 49,659 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Galveston splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Galveston, the median household income averages $63,294 and per-capita income averages $47,782. Poverty rate runs at 18.5% and unemployment at 5.7%. On housing, the average median home value is $361,100 with median rent of $1,323 per month, and 52.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Galveston against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Galveston as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

49,659

Population

$63,294

Median Income

$361,100

Median Home Value

45.2

Median Age

How much do residents of Galveston earn?

Median Household Income
$63,294
Per Capita Income
$47,782
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.5%

What does housing look like in Galveston?

Median Home Value
$361,100
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
Owner Occupied
52.3%
Housing Units
38,389

Who lives in Galveston?

Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
High School+
61.2%
Avg Commute
22 min
Foreign Born
12.4%

ZIP Codes in Galveston, TX

Side-by-side: Compare 77550 vs 77551 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
77550 23,043 1,185 America/Chicago
77551 17,753 1,798 America/Chicago
77554 8,863 97 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Galveston, TX?
Galveston, TX has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 49,659, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Galveston?
The average median household income across Galveston, TX ZIP codes is $63,294. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
What is the cost of living in Galveston?
The average median home value in Galveston, TX is $361,100. Median rent is $1,323/month. 52.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.