Seadrift, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77983
Calhoun County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,209
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $97,850
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seadrift pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77983 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77983 covers 290.7 square miles in Seadrift, Calhoun County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,209 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77983 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,850 (29% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,953. The poverty rate is 0.3%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,000 (18% above the average Texas ZIP), while 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,341.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Calhoun County, so 77983 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 77983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seadrift, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77983.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 77983, Seadrift, 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
2,209
Population
290.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77983?
42.2
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$97,850
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$61,953
Per Capita Income
0.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77983 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Seadrift, 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)
$97,850 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,337housing units
1,337
Total Housing Units
1,125
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,000
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,341
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 77983, employing approximately 1,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,567,000.
43
Businesses
1,126
Employees
$118.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.0% |
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 77983 vs 77982 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77982 | Port O Connor, TX | 1,253 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77983, 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 (2,209 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 77983 in?
ZIP code 77983 (Seadrift) 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 77983?
ZIP code 77983 in Seadrift, TX has a population of 2,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77983?
The median household income in ZIP 77983 is $97,850, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77983?
The median home value in ZIP 77983 is $292,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77983 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77983?
ZIP code 77983 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 1,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77983?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77983 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77983?
In ZIP code 77983, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 77983?
In ZIP code 77983, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77983 is 0.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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