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La Marque, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77568

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

14,308
439/sq mi
$74,694
Median income
$230,400
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Marque pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
439
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77568 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77568 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Marque, Galveston County, Texas, home to 14,308 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77568 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,694 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,595. Local economic indicators show a 14.2% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $230,400 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,524 a month; 72.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Galveston County, letting you compare 77568 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77568

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Marque, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77568.

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 77568, La Marque, 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

14,308

Population

32.6

Area (sq mi)

439

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77568?

37.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.2%
African American 24.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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?

$74,694

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$37,595

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77568 ranks nationally

La Marque, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,694 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,745

Total Housing Units

9,006

Occupied Units

739

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$230,400

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,524

Median Rent

1987

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77568 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 225
2021 +10.3% 248
2022 +14.5% 284
2023 +4.6% 297
2024 +6.3% 316

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 77568, employing approximately 4,037 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,677,000.

290

Businesses

4,037

Employees

$177.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 40 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 36 12.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 27 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.9%
Construction 19 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.5%
Finance and insurance 12 4.1%
Manufacturing 11 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.8%
Wholesale trade 9 3.1%
Information 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%
Industries not classified 3 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 77568 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 77568 ranks #5 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 77568 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 77568 ranks #6 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
77591 Texas City, TX 13,131 2.7 mi
77590 Texas City, TX 30,374 4.1 mi
77510 Santa Fe, TX 13,731 6.4 mi
77563 Hitchcock, TX 9,103 5.7 mi
77539 Dickinson, TX 38,806 7.1 mi
77518 Bacliff, TX 8,673 9.9 mi
77554 Galveston, TX 8,863 8.8 mi
77551 Galveston, TX 17,753 10.6 mi
77573 League City, TX 71,580 11.5 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 La Marque, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77568 in? ▼
ZIP code 77568 (La Marque) 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 77568? ▼
ZIP code 77568 in La Marque, TX has a population of 14,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77568? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77568 is $74,694, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77568? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77568 is $230,400, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77568? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77568 is White at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77568? ▼
ZIP code 77568 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 4,037 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77568? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77568 are: Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (40), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77568? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77568 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 77568? ▼
In ZIP code 77568, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 77568? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77568 is 29.5 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 77568? ▼
In ZIP code 77568, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77568? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77568 is 14.2% 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.