Blessing, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77419
Matagorda County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,512
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,641
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blessing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77419 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77419 covers 164.3 square miles in Blessing, Matagorda County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,512 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77419 reports a modest median household income of $51,641 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,305. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,900 (43% below the average Texas ZIP); owner occupancy is 97.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Matagorda County, so 77419 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blessing, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77419.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77419, Blessing, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,512
Population
164.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77419?
35.5
Median Age
73.2%
Male
26.8%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,641
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$32,305
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77419 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Blessing, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,641 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
411housing units
411
Total Housing Units
310
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,900
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 77419, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,858,000.
24
Businesses
97
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77419 vs 77961 →
ZIP 77419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77465
Palacios (77465)
7,161 residents
- 77419 1,512
Blessing (77419)
1,512 residents
- 77458 468
Midfield (77458)
468 residents
- 77961 183
Francitas (77961)
183 residents
- 77440 37
Elmaton (77440)
37 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77419 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77419, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,512 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77419 in?
ZIP code 77419 (Blessing) is located in Matagorda County, Texas. Matagorda County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/matagorda-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77419?
ZIP code 77419 in Blessing, TX has a population of 1,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77419?
The median household income in ZIP 77419 is $51,641, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77419?
The median home value in ZIP 77419 is $140,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77419?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77419 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77419?
ZIP code 77419 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77419?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77419 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77419?
In ZIP code 77419, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77419?
In ZIP code 77419, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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