| City: | Matagorda, Texas |
| County: | Matagorda County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:04 AM |
| Population: | 426 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 361 / 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.6483, -96.0440 |
| Land Area: | 23.515 sq mi |
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The post office serves 324 PO Boxes for a community with just 235 households. That adoption rate of 1.38 boxes per household means the post office doesn't just serve locals. People from nearby properties along the coast and from seasonal fishing camps rely on Matagorda's boxes when they're in the area. Rural carrier routes cover the town's streets like State Highway 60 and Turning Basin Road, while the PO Boxes handle mail for residents who prefer the convenience or need a permanent address in this coastal location.
Street names like Turning Basin Road reflect Matagorda's maritime heritage as a historic port. The presence of multiple private roads and county roads indicates a spread-out coastal community with waterfront access. State Highway 60 serves as the main route connecting this isolated town to the outside world.
ZIP Code 77457 has 426 residents and 235 households (average 1.81 persons per household). The median age is 60.9 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.9%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 426Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 353Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 18.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 235Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $325,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 697 | 527 | 544 | 544 | 416 | 506 | 521 | 396 | 488 | 560 | 471 | 526 | 460 | 353 |
| Decennial Census | 651 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 426 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.9
Male Median Age: 60.6
Female Median Age: 61.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 42 | 61 | 60 | 40 | 43 | 15 | 7 |
| White: | 383 | 87.44% |
| Black: | 7 | 1.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 34 | 7.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 2.28% |
| Total: | 438 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 208 | 48.83% | 60.6 years |
| Females: | 218 | 51.17% | 61.3 years |
| Total: | 426 | 100% | 60.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 353 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 353 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 353 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $32,083 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,563. 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 $61,763, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $61,763 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 41.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (78.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,083 | $31,250 | $41,912 | $32,955 | $33,068 | $34,583 | $35,179 | $32,625 | $31,563 | $23,750 | $26,641 | $34,531 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $36,146 | $50,750 | $60,625 | $53,152 | $42,019 | $53,409 | $41,875 | $56,875 | $39,563 | $0 | $0 | $56,563 | $45,000 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,875 | $17,169 | $25,000 | $17,241 | $0 | $16,500 | $20,125 | $20,104 | $0 | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,821 | $39,236 | $44,063 | $34,375 | $0 | $0 | $37,000 | $38,125 | $38,125 | $43,421 | $41,500 | $41,774 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,000 | $27,000 | $27,750 | $23,750 | $0 | $13,636 | $11,645 | $0 | $12,269 | $13,981 | $0 | $59,493 | $58,919 | $61,763 |
| Employed: | 95 | 26.91% |
| Unemployed: | 67 | 18.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 191 | 54.11% |
| Total: | 353 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 75 | 78.95% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 21.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $325,700, which is well above the national median ($303,400), is up $201,300 (161.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $210,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $1,097 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $633. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.64% (46.20% with a mortgage, 53.80% free-and-clear) and renters 16.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 69.61%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,400 | $150,800 | $139,600 | $126,800 | $135,900 | $131,300 | $131,300 | $130,400 | $115,500 | $121,600 | $0 | $162,500 | $271,600 | $325,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 36 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,097 | $1,071 | $788 | $338 | $0 | $0 | $309 | $0 | $633 | $694 | $694 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 38.64% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 99 | 45.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 16.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 220 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 220 | 30.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 504 | 69.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 724 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 573 | 79.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 36 | 4.97% |
| Other Units: | 115 | 15.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 724 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 41.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 19.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 37.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 3.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 37 | 10.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 168 | 47.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 15.01% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 49 | 13.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 9.35% |
| Total: | 353 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 340 | 96.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 82 | 23.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 70 | 16.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 208 | 49.17% |
| No Insurance: | 145 | 34.28% |
| Total: | 423 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 278 | 65.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.4% | 22.1% | 20.9% | 29.8% | 23.4% | 15.1% | 20.5% | 24.0% | 19.2% | 34.7% | 33.1% | 26.5% | 30.6% | 37.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 77457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 29 business establishments, employing about 158 people with an annual payroll of $4,549,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 373Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 29Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $927,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,549,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 158Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77457 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 36,702 people, about 1.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 77457. It covers 23.515 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.814 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bay City, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,702Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 23.515 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.814 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: | 4847016Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Matagorda CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77457 is in the Matagorda Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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 February 1, 2026.