Galveston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77551
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,753
- 1,798/sq mi High-density area
- $58,344
- Median income Below-median income area
- $290,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galveston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,798
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77551 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, home to 17,753 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,798 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77551 reports a modest median household income of $58,344 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,601. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $290,600 (17% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 48.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,352.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77551 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 77551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galveston, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,601
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77551 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Galveston, 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)
$58,344 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
11,695housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77551 vs 77550 →
ZIP 77551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
30,374 residents
- 77550
Galveston (77550)
23,043 residents
- 77551
Galveston (77551)
17,753 residents
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
14,308 residents
- 77554 8,863
Galveston (77554)
8,863 residents
- 77650 1,896
Port Bolivar (77650)
1,896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77551 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77554
Galveston (77554)
$86,490 median income
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
$74,694 median income
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
$65,801 median income
- 77650
Port Bolivar (77650)
$61,745 median income
- 77551
Galveston (77551)
$58,344 median income
- 77550
Galveston (77550)
$45,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77551 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77551, 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 (17,753 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 77551 in?
ZIP code 77551 (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 77551?
ZIP code 77551 in Galveston, TX has a population of 17,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77551?
The median household income in ZIP 77551 is $58,344, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77551?
The median home value in ZIP 77551 is $290,600, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77551 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77551?
ZIP code 77551 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 6,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77551 are: Accommodation and food services (88), Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77551 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 77551?
In ZIP code 77551, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 77551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77551 is 20.6 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 77551?
In ZIP code 77551, approximately 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77551 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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