77551 ZIP Code – Galveston, Texas
77551 is a ZIP code serving Galveston, Texas in Galveston County with a population of approximately 22,521 residents. At $56,620, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $242,800 is near the national average, with 48.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,251 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 18.7%, above the national average. About 29.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 37.2, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 77550, 77555, 77554.
ZIP Code 77551 Data
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ZIP 77551 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77551 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $242k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,251 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.3% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77550 – Galveston
- 77555 – Galveston
- 77554 – Galveston
- 77590 – Texas City
- 77563 – Hitchcock
- 77568 – La Marque
- 77591 – Texas City
- 77650 – Port Bolivar
- 77510 – Santa Fe
- 77539 – Dickinson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77550 | GALVESTON | 23,215 | $47,366 |
| 77555 | GALVESTON | 3 | Not provided |
| 77554 | GALVESTON | 9,825 | $86,912 |
| 77590 | TEXAS CITY | 33,347 | $57,293 |
| 77563 | HITCHCOCK | 10,382 | $77,917 |