Port O Connor, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77982
Calhoun County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,253
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,593
- Median income Above-median income area
- $415,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port O Connor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77982 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77982 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port O Connor, Calhoun County, Texas, home to just 1,253 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77982 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,593 (26% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,232. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.2% and unemployment is 0.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $415,300 (68% above the average Texas ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Calhoun County, so 77982 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 77982
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port O Connor, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77982.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 77982, Port O Connor, 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
1,253
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77982?
66.5
Median Age
39.4%
Male
60.6%
Female
11.3%
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?
$95,593
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$46,232
Per Capita Income
0.2%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77982 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Port O Connor, 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)
$95,593 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,737 Texas 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
956housing units
956
Total Housing Units
288
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$415,300
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 77982, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,834,000.
47
Businesses
184
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 27.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77982 vs 77983 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77983 | Seadrift, TX | 2,209 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77982, 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 (1,253 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 77982 in?
ZIP code 77982 (Port O Connor) is located in Calhoun County, Texas. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77982?
ZIP code 77982 in Port O Connor, TX has a population of 1,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77982?
The median household income in ZIP 77982 is $95,593, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77982?
The median home value in ZIP 77982 is $415,300, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77982?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77982 is White at 99.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77982?
ZIP code 77982 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77982?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77982 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77982?
In ZIP code 77982, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77982?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77982 is 0.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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