| City: | Wadsworth, Texas |
| County: | Matagorda County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:23 AM |
| Population: | 226 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.8313, -95.9395 |
| Land Area: | 33.943 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers barely 0.013 square miles, making it one of Texas's smallest postal zones by land area. Yet this tiny footprint hosts a post office that functions as a regional collection point. Only one street appears in the delivery database: Highway 60 South, the main corridor through this agricultural area west of Bay City.
Of the 226 residents, most live in the broader rural landscape rather than a concentrated town center. The median age of 47.3 years and household structure suggest established families rather than transient populations. Hispanic residents make up 11.5% of the population, lower than many Texas border communities but still significant for this rural area.
The local economy centers on agriculture and related industries. Thirteen business establishments employ 1,118 workers, a ratio that indicates major employers drawing labor from across the region. With a median household income of $20,602, this isn't a wealthy area. The median home value data is unavailable, but the combination of low income and rural character points to modest housing stock. The post office serves as a practical necessity: when your address is a rural route or you live between delivery points, a PO box at the Wadsworth post office keeps mail reliable and secure.
The single street in postal records is Highway 60 South, the main corridor through this agricultural area. This highway orientation is typical of rural communities that developed along transportation routes rather than as traditional town grids.
ZIP Code 77483 has 226 residents and 106 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 47.3 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.9% male and 45.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.5%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 226Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 257Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,761Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 106Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 301 | 368 | 481 | 311 | 314 | 345 | 292 | 226 | 309 | 360 | 334 | 319 | 337 | 257 |
| Decennial Census | 311 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 226 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.3
Male Median Age: 52
Female Median Age: 47
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| White: | 182 | 78.11% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 44 | 18.88% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.86% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.86% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 124 | 54.87% | 52.0 years |
| Females: | 102 | 45.13% | 47.0 years |
| Total: | 226 | 100% | 47.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 257 | 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: | 257 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 257 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,761, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $125,960 (79.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,761. 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 considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 95.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $157,721 | $120,441 | $122,935 | $92,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,415 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,761 |
| Median Family Income | $157,721 | $120,441 | $122,935 | $92,500 | $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 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $93,438 | $87,188 | $90,707 | $90,694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $70,720 | $32,206 | $33,720 | $33,854 | $0 | $33,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 245 | 95.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 4.67% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 46 | 18.78% |
| Service: | 56 | 22.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 42 | 17.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 89 | 36.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 4.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 245 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $115,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (93.55% with a mortgage, 6.45% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.18%, 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 | $115,000 | $162,900 | $171,200 | $184,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $134,100 | $144,600 | $144,000 | $206,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 174 | 93.55% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 6.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 77.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 22.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 239 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 199 | 83.26% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 16.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 239 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 9.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 40.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 56 | 21.79% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 4.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 144 | 56.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 1.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 16.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 201 | 78.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 16.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 88 | 34.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 24 | 9.34% |
| No Insurance: | 145 | 56.42% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 112 | 43.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 41.8% | 37.8% | 43.5% | 64.7% | 40.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 77483 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 1,118 people with an annual payroll of $164,733,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 207Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $61,160,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $164,733,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,118Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77483 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 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 77483. It covers 33.943 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.558 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: | 33.943 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.558 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: | 4876012Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wadsworth CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77483 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.