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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
$97,850
Median income
$292,000
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $61,953. Local economic indicators show a 0.3% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $292,000 (18% above the state average), median rent at $1,341 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.4%.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 77983 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77983?

42.2

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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?

$97,850

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$61,953

Per Capita Income

0.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 77983 ranks nationally

Seadrift, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,850 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,337

Total Housing Units

1,125

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$292,000

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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Pop: 17,144
77982 standard
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Pop: 1,253
77978 standard
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Pop: 743

Related Areas

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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.

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