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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
$58,344
Median income
$290,600
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,601. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. Median home value sits at $290,600 (17% above the state average), median rent at $1,352 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.2%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77551, 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 77551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galveston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77551.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77551?

39.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 14.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 77551 ranks nationally

Galveston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,344 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

Owner 48.2%
Renter 51.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77551 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 77551 ranks #3 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 77551 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 77551 ranks #5 of 6 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
77550 Galveston, TX 23,043 4.0 mi
77554 Galveston, TX 8,863 5.9 mi
77590 Texas City, TX 30,374 9.3 mi
77568 La Marque, TX 14,308 10.6 mi
77650 Port Bolivar, TX 1,896 13.6 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
77568 standard
La Marque, TX
Pop: 14,308

Related Areas

Galveston County Galveston, TX Texas

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.

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