77550 ZIP Code – Galveston, Texas
77550 is a large ZIP code in Galveston, Texas, part of Galveston County with a population of approximately 23,215 residents. The median household income of $47,366 is below the Texas average and below the national average. The median home value of $245,300 is near the national average, with 40.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,115, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 54% single-family (decreasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.4%, well above the national average. An estimated 24.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 32.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 77555, 77551, 77590.
ZIP Code 77550 Data
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ZIP 77550 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77550 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $245k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,115 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77555 – Galveston
- 77551 – Galveston
- 77590 – Texas City
- 77650 – Port Bolivar
- 77554 – Galveston
- 77568 – La Marque
- 77563 – Hitchcock
- 77591 – Texas City
- 77539 – Dickinson
- 77518 – Bacliff
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77555 | GALVESTON | 3 | Not provided |
| 77551 | GALVESTON | 22,521 | $56,620 |
| 77590 | TEXAS CITY | 33,347 | $57,293 |
| 77650 | PORT BOLIVAR | 2,073 | $61,211 |
| 77554 | GALVESTON | 9,825 | $86,912 |