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Bacliff, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77518

Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,673
1,155/sq mi
$51,458
Median income
$201,500
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bacliff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,155
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bacliff, Galveston County, Texas, home to 8,673 residents across 7.5 square miles, a density of 1,155 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77518 reports a modest median household income of $51,458 (32% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,816. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Housing costs here run $201,500 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,498 a month; 61.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77518, plus 6 more within Galveston County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 77518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bacliff, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77518.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77518, Bacliff, 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

8,673

Population

7.5

Area (sq mi)

1,155

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77518?

32.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 9.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%

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?

$51,458

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$27,816

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77518 ranks nationally

Bacliff, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,458 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,024

Total Housing Units

3,650

Occupied Units

374

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$201,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,498

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77518 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +28.5% 238
2021 -2.4% 232
2022 +15.4% 268
2023 +10.4% 295
2024 +5.1% 311

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 77518, employing approximately 756 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,457,000.

102

Businesses

756

Employees

$29.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 24.5%
Accommodation and food services 23 22.6%
Construction 13 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.9%
Finance and insurance 5 4.9%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77518 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77518 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77565 Kemah, TX 5,790 3.3 mi
77539 Dickinson, TX 38,806 4.4 mi
77573 League City, TX 71,580 6.0 mi
77591 Texas City, TX 13,131 7.5 mi
77586 Seabrook, TX 20,970 6.1 mi
77568 La Marque, TX 14,308 9.9 mi
77058 Houston, TX 16,406 7.4 mi
77598 Webster, TX 23,059 9.3 mi
77590 Texas City, TX 30,374 9.0 mi
77507 Pasadena, TX 0 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

77573 standard
League City, TX
Pop: 71,580
77546 standard
Friendswood, TX
Pop: 47,636
77539 standard
Dickinson, TX
Pop: 38,806
77590 standard
Texas City, TX
Pop: 30,374
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753

Related Areas

Galveston County Bacliff, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77518 in? ▼
ZIP code 77518 (Bacliff) is located in Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galveston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77518? ▼
ZIP code 77518 in Bacliff, TX has a population of 8,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77518 is $51,458, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77518 is $201,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77518 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77518? ▼
ZIP code 77518 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77518 are: Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (23), Construction (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77518 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77518? ▼
In ZIP code 77518, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77518 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77518? ▼
In ZIP code 77518, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77518 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.