Texas City, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77590
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,374
- 665/sq mi High-density area
- $65,801
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Texas City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 665
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77590 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77590 (Texas City, TX) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.1 in 2023 to 294.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77590 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas, with 30,374 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 665 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77590 reports a modest median household income of $65,801 (13% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,821. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,900 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,275; owner occupancy is 52.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77590 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 77590
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texas City, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77590.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 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 77590, Texas City, 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
30,374
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
665
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77590?
40.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
10.0%
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?
$65,801
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,821
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77590 ranks nationally
Texas City, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,801 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,946housing units
13,946
Total Housing Units
12,900
Occupied Units
1,046
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,275
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77590 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 206 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 231 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 272 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 280 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 294 |
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 483 business establishments in ZIP 77590, employing approximately 8,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $826,971,000.
483
Businesses
8,857
Employees
$827.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 96 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 3.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 77590 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
38,806 residents
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
30,374 residents
- 77550
Galveston (77550)
23,043 residents
- 77551
Galveston (77551)
17,753 residents
- 77568 14,308
La Marque (77568)
14,308 residents
- 77591 13,131
Texas City (77591)
13,131 residents
- 77563 9,103
Hitchcock (77563)
9,103 residents
- 77554 8,863
Galveston (77554)
8,863 residents
- 77518 8,673
Bacliff (77518)
8,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77590 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77590 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77565
Kemah (77565)
$95,268 median income
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
$89,111 median income
- 77554
Galveston (77554)
$86,490 median income
- 77563
Hitchcock (77563)
$75,806 median income
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
$74,694 median income
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
$68,593 median income
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
$65,801 median income
- 77551
Galveston (77551)
$58,344 median income
- 77518
Bacliff (77518)
$51,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77590 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77591 | Texas City, TX | 13,131 | 4.7 mi |
| 77568 | La Marque, TX | 14,308 | 4.1 mi |
| 77554 | Galveston, TX | 8,863 | 10.0 mi |
| 77539 | Dickinson, TX | 38,806 | 8.1 mi |
| 77518 | Bacliff, TX | 8,673 | 9.0 mi |
| 77551 | Galveston, TX | 17,753 | 9.3 mi |
| 77563 | Hitchcock, TX | 9,103 | 9.4 mi |
| 77550 | Galveston, TX | 23,043 | 10.2 mi |
| 77565 | Kemah, TX | 5,790 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77590, 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 (30,374 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 77590 in?
ZIP code 77590 (Texas City) 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 77590?
ZIP code 77590 in Texas City, TX has a population of 30,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77590?
The median household income in ZIP 77590 is $65,801, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77590?
The median home value in ZIP 77590 is $188,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77590?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77590 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77590?
ZIP code 77590 has 483 business establishments employing approximately 8,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77590?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77590 are: Retail trade (96), Accommodation and food services (66), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77590?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77590 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 77590?
In ZIP code 77590, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 77590?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77590 is 23.9 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 77590?
In ZIP code 77590, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77590?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77590 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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