77979 ZIP Code – Port Lavaca, Texas
77979 is a ZIP code serving Port Lavaca, Texas in Calhoun County with a population of approximately 16,607 residents. At $60,782, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and below the U.S. average. At $123,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $944 is near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 9.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.0%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 37.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 77978, 77969, 77982.
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ZIP 77979 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77979 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $123k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $944 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77978 – Point Comfort
- 77969 – La Salle
- 77982 – Port O Connor
- 77991 – Vanderbilt
- 77977 – Placedo
- 77971 – Lolita
- 77951 – Bloomington
- 77983 – Seadrift
- 77970 – La Ward
- 77990 – Tivoli
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77978 | POINT COMFORT | 458 | $90,625 |
| 77969 | LA SALLE | 224 | $78,125 |
| 77982 | PORT O CONNOR | 791 | $91,150 |
| 77991 | VANDERBILT | 526 | $119,531 |
| 77977 | PLACEDO | 536 | $22,500 |