ZIP Code 77551
standardSource:
Galveston · Galveston County · Texas
- Population
- 17,753
- Median income
- $58,344
- Median home value
- $290,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.6%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
1,798/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 77551 in Galveston, Texas has a population of 17,753. The median household income is $58,344, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $290,600, 4% above the US average. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. The area is home to 17,753 residents, producing a population density of 1,798 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 77551 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77551 sits at $58,344 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,601. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $290,600 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,352 per month, and 48.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77551 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 77551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77551.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction 30
Construction
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77551, Galveston, 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
17,753
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
1,798
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77551?
39.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
16.4%
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?
$58,344
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$38,601
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,695
Total Housing Units
9,412
Occupied Units
2,283
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,600
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$1,352
Median Rent
1973
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77551 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 250 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 284 |
| 2022 | +21.7% | 345 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 356 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 357 |
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 399 business establishments in ZIP 77551, employing approximately 6,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,426,000.
399
Businesses
6,054
Employees
$192.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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