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Galveston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77550

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

23,043
1,185/sq mi
$45,047
Median income
$325,900
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galveston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,185
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77550 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, with 23,043 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,185 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77550 reports a modest median household income of $45,047 (40% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,654. Poverty here runs at 26.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $325,900 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,205 a month, and owner-occupancy at 40.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 77550 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Galveston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galveston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77550.

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 77550, Galveston, 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

23,043

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

1,185

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77550?

39.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.7%
African American 20.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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?

$45,047

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$35,654

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77550 ranks nationally

Galveston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,047 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,088

Total Housing Units

11,860

Occupied Units

4,228

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.0%
Renter 60.0%

$325,900

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,205

Median Rent

1957

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

483

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+383%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77550 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +383% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 313
2021 +16.0% 363
2022 +21.6% 442
2023 +5.6% 466
2024 +3.6% 483

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 697 business establishments in ZIP 77550, employing approximately 11,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $478,794,000.

697

Businesses

11,252

Employees

$478.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 148 21.2%
Retail trade 125 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 71 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 50 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 6.5%
Construction 33 4.7%
Finance and insurance 31 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 3.4%
Wholesale trade 13 1.9%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Manufacturing 10 1.4%
Information 8 1.1%

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 77550 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 77550 ranks #2 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 77550 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 77550 ranks #5 of 5 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
77551 Galveston, TX 17,753 4.0 mi
77650 Port Bolivar, TX 1,896 9.8 mi
77554 Galveston, TX 8,863 9.9 mi
77590 Texas City, TX 30,374 10.2 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
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753
77568 standard
La Marque, TX
Pop: 14,308

Related Areas

Galveston County Galveston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77550 in? ▼
ZIP code 77550 (Galveston) 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 77550? ▼
ZIP code 77550 in Galveston, TX has a population of 23,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77550 is $45,047, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77550 is $325,900, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77550 is White at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77550? ▼
ZIP code 77550 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 11,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77550 are: Accommodation and food services (148), Retail trade (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77550 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 383%. 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 77550? ▼
In ZIP code 77550, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 77550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77550 is 17.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77550? ▼
In ZIP code 77550, approximately 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77550 is 26.9% 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.