Port Bolivar, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77650
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,896
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,745
- Median income Below-median income area
- $351,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Bolivar pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77650 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77650 covers 54.5 square miles in Port Bolivar, Galveston County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,896 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77650 reports a modest median household income of $61,745 (18% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,791. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $351,600 (42% above the average Texas ZIP), while 96.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77650 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 77650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Bolivar, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77650.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 77650, Port Bolivar, 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
1,896
Population
54.5
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77650?
62.9
Median Age
40.4%
Male
59.6%
Female
5.9%
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?
$61,745
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,791
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77650 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Port Bolivar, 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)
$61,745 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,979housing units
2,979
Total Housing Units
1,367
Occupied Units
1,612
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,600
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 77650, employing approximately 630 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,527,000.
74
Businesses
630
Employees
$28.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 24.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 18.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.0% |
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 77650 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77550
Galveston (77550)
23,043 residents
- 77551
Galveston (77551)
17,753 residents
- 77650 1,896
Port Bolivar (77650)
1,896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77650 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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 77650 ranks the highest of 3 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 77650, 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 (1,896 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 77650 in?
ZIP code 77650 (Port Bolivar) 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 77650?
ZIP code 77650 in Port Bolivar, TX has a population of 1,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77650?
The median household income in ZIP 77650 is $61,745, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77650?
The median home value in ZIP 77650 is $351,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77650 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77650?
ZIP code 77650 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77650?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77650 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (14), Real estate and rental and leasing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77650?
In ZIP code 77650, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77650?
In ZIP code 77650, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77650 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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