Van Vleck, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77482
Matagorda County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,307
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,103
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Van Vleck pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77482 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77482 covers 152.8 square miles in Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,307 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77482 reports a modest median household income of $58,103 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,221. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,900 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,005; owner occupancy is 87.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Matagorda County, so 77482 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 77482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Vleck, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77482.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 77482, Van Vleck, 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
2,307
Population
152.8
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77482?
45.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
11.1%
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?
$58,103
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$32,221
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77482 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Van Vleck, 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)
$58,103 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,080housing units
1,080
Total Housing Units
827
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 77482, employing approximately 136 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,032,000.
25
Businesses
136
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 24.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
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 77482 vs 77468 →
ZIP 77482 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77480
Sweeny (77480)
8,097 residents
- 77482 2,307
Van Vleck (77482)
2,307 residents
- 77453 301
Lane City (77453)
301 residents
- 77468 131
Pledger (77468)
131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77482 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 77482, 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 (2,307 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 77482 in?
ZIP code 77482 (Van Vleck) 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 77482?
ZIP code 77482 in Van Vleck, TX has a population of 2,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77482?
The median household income in ZIP 77482 is $58,103, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77482?
The median home value in ZIP 77482 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77482 is White at 44.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77482?
ZIP code 77482 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77482?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77482 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77482?
In ZIP code 77482, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 77482?
In ZIP code 77482, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77482 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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