Palacios, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77465
Matagorda County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,161
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,666
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palacios pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77465 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77465 (Palacios, TX) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, home to 7,161 residents across 504.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77465 reports a modest median household income of $64,666 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,514. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,200 (28% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Matagorda County, so 77465 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 77465
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palacios, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77465.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8 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 77465, Palacios, 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
7,161
Population
504.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77465?
51.3
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
10.4%
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?
$64,666
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,514
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77465 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Palacios, 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)
$64,666 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
4,148housing units
4,148
Total Housing Units
3,323
Occupied Units
825
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 77465, employing approximately 704 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,992,000.
114
Businesses
704
Employees
$25.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 77465 vs 77419 →
ZIP 77465 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
- 77961 183
Francitas (77961)
183 residents
- 77428 61
Collegeport (77428)
61 residents
- 77440 37
Elmaton (77440)
37 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77465 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77465, 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 (7,161 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 77465 in?
ZIP code 77465 (Palacios) 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 77465?
ZIP code 77465 in Palacios, TX has a population of 7,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77465?
The median household income in ZIP 77465 is $64,666, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77465?
The median home value in ZIP 77465 is $177,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77465?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77465 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77465?
ZIP code 77465 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77465?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77465 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77465?
In ZIP code 77465, 38.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 77465?
In ZIP code 77465, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77465?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77465 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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