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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
$65,801
Median income
$188,900
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,821. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. The typical home here is valued at $188,900 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,275 monthly, and 52.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 77590 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Galveston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77590?

40.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 16.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%

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?

$65,801

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$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

$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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,946

Total Housing Units

12,900

Occupied Units

1,046

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.4%
Renter 47.6%

$188,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77590 ranks #2 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 77590 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 77590 ranks #7 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 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

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
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753
77568 standard
La Marque, TX
Pop: 14,308

Related Areas

Galveston County Texas City, TX Texas

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.

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