ZIP Code 77440 in Elmaton, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Elmaton, Texas
County:Matagorda County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:46:48 PM
Population:60 [See All]
Area Codes:361 / 979
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:28.8445, -96.0664
Land Area:3.853 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77440 has 60 residents and 16 households (average 3.75 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.3% male and 56.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:60Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:169Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:15.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:16Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000023232728131121169
Decennial Census37------------------60------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 32.5

Male Median Age: 34

Female Median Age: 27.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male022113520021070000
Female216416130003002203
Total238529650024072203
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4663.89%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*1723.61%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:912.50%
Total:72100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2643.33%34.0 years
Females:3456.67%27.7 years
Total:60100%32.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:169100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:169100%
Total Native Population:169100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.2%, which is lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (63.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6159.22%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4240.78%
Total:103100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2236.07%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3963.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:61100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):64100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:64100%

Occupied Housing Units:64100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:64100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:64100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:64100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (62.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4240.78%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:3937.86%
Bachelor's degree:2221.36%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:103100%
High school or higher:103100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2221.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16980.09%
Public Insurance:4219.91%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:211100%
Has Health Insurance:211100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):66100.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:66100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):66100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77440 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:486Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77440 is located in Matagorda County, Texas, within the Bay City, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13060) and Texas's 22nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,274 people, about 0.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 77440. It covers 3.853 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Bay City, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:13060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:36,274Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:3.853 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.009 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:22Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1032.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77441 | | 77437

Schools in ZIP Code 77440


ZIP Code 77440 is in the Tidehaven Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tidehaven H S 144 Fm 1095
El Maton, TX 77440
District: Tidehaven Independent School District
Tidehaven Int 2469 Fm 459
El Maton, TX 77440
District: Tidehaven Independent School District
Holy Cross School - Bay City 2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sweeny Christian School 904 Texas Ave
Sweeny, TX 77480
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Philip The Apostle Catholic School 302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77440


Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Type: Post Secondary
Brazosport College 500 College Dr
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Type: Post Secondary
Natural Images Beauty College 236 Old Angleton Road
Clute, TX 77531-3603
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Houston-Victoria 3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901
Type: Post Secondary
Victoria College 2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
Type: Post Secondary
Victoria Beauty College Inc 1508 N Laurent
Victoria, TX 77901-6233
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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