ZIP Code 77483

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Wadsworth · Matagorda County · Texas

Population
311

3/sq mi

Median income
$31,761

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 53.7

Land area
94.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 77483 in Wadsworth, Texas has a population of 311. The median household income is $31,761, which is 58% below the national average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77483 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.2 square miles in Wadsworth, Matagorda County, Texas. The area is home to 311 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77483 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77483 sits at $31,761 (58% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,719. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77483 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Matagorda County, so you can benchmark 77483 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77483, Wadsworth, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

311

Population

94.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 77483?

53.7

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,761

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$28,719

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 21.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

1.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 77483, employing approximately 1,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,733,000.

13

Businesses

1,118

Employees

$164.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 30.8%
Utilities 3 23.1%

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 77483 vs 77414 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77414 Bay City, TX 23,047 8.2 mi
77457 Matagorda, TX 651 7.5 mi
77415 Cedar Lane, TX 46 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77483 in?
ZIP code 77483 (Wadsworth) 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 77483?
ZIP code 77483 in Wadsworth, TX has a population of 311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77483?
The median household income in ZIP 77483 is $31,761, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77483?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77483 is White at 65.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77483?
ZIP code 77483 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 1,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77483?
In ZIP code 77483, 21.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Wadsworth, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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