City: | Texas City, Texas |
Names to Avoid: | West Texas City |
County: | Galveston County |
Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00)%> |
Local Time: | 7:52:29 PM |
Population: | 30,758 [See All] |
Area Code: | 409 |
Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
Coordinates: | 29.4020, -94.9248 |
Land Area: | 25.185 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77590 has 30,758 residents and 11,766 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.0%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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2020 Population: | 30,758Source: Census DHC |
2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 33,145Source: Census ACS |
2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 31,813Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
Population Density: | 1,221.3 people per sq mile |
Average Income: | $63,274Source: Census ACS |
Households: | 11,766Source: Census DHC |
Average House Value: | $168,400Source: Census ACS |
Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30,309 | 30,607 | 29,980 | 30,675 | 30,815 | 30,649 | 31,084 | 31,498 | 31,604 | 31,045 | 33,272 | 33,347 | 33,145 |
Decennial Census | 30,374 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30,758 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.1
Male Median Age: 36.3
Female Median Age: 39.4
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+ |
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Male | 915 | 1,023 | 1,220 | 1,247 | 1,006 | 939 | 913 | 892 | 885 | 829 | 838 | 936 | 966 | 886 | 654 | 366 | 208 | 190 |
Female | 832 | 984 | 1,138 | 1,052 | 957 | 1,076 | 986 | 999 | 919 | 949 | 912 | 1,084 | 1,124 | 945 | 769 | 471 | 330 | 318 |
Total | 1,747 | 2,007 | 2,358 | 2,299 | 1,963 | 2,015 | 1,899 | 1,891 | 1,804 | 1,778 | 1,750 | 2,020 | 2,090 | 1,831 | 1,423 | 837 | 538 | 508 |
White: | 15,694 | 42.43% |
Black: | 5,752 | 15.55% |
Hispanic:* | 10,972 | 29.67% |
Asian: | 293 | 0.79% |
American Indian: | 330 | 0.89% |
Hawaiian: | 35 | 0.09% |
Other: | 3,909 | 10.57% |
Total: | 36,985 | 100% |
Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
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Males: | 14,913 | 48.48% | 36.3 years |
Females: | 15,845 | 51.52% | 39.4 years |
Total: | 30,758 | 100% | 38.1 years |
Native, born in the United States: | 29,670 | 89.52% |
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 373 | 1.13% |
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,310 | 3.95% |
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,792 | 9.36% |
Total Population: | 33,145 | 100% |
Total Native Population: | 30,043 | 90.64% |
Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,102 | 9.36% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $63,274, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $18,685 (41.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,282. Family households earn a median of $77,575 versus $37,636 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,939). By gender, male median income is $53,089 and female is $41,847, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,242 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.9%, which is slightly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.8%).
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Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Household Income | $44,589 | $45,565 | $45,343 | $44,010 | $43,517 | $41,631 | $41,697 | $44,915 | $46,992 | $47,786 | $52,210 | $57,293 | $63,274 |
Median Family Income | $51,535 | $52,333 | $53,087 | $50,418 | $50,201 | $49,538 | $48,071 | $53,288 | $54,173 | $60,086 | $66,256 | $71,601 | $77,575 |
Median NonFamily Income | $22,734 | $22,652 | $25,950 | $25,170 | $26,972 | $24,603 | $25,185 | $26,415 | $30,696 | $28,712 | $30,971 | $37,342 | $37,636 |
Median Male Income | $46,267 | $46,600 | $43,828 | $41,045 | $39,914 | $41,032 | $44,764 | $48,250 | $49,770 | $43,811 | $44,869 | $51,438 | $53,089 |
Median Female Income | $32,041 | $32,527 | $32,075 | $31,135 | $32,282 | $31,485 | $31,301 | $32,840 | $32,422 | $32,860 | $36,055 | $45,224 | $41,847 |
Employed: | 15,161 | 58.48% |
Unemployed: | 1,409 | 5.43% |
Not In Labor Force: | 9,355 | 36.08% |
Total: | 25,925 | 100% |
Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,213 | 27.79% |
Service: | 3,718 | 24.52% |
Sales and Office: | 2,942 | 19.41% |
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,941 | 12.80% |
Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,347 | 15.48% |
Total Civilian Employed Population: | 15,161 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $168,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $76,600 (83.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,700. The median gross rent is $1,179, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $368 (45.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $235. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.23% (47.49% with a mortgage, 52.51% free-and-clear) and renters 49.77% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.94%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Home Value | $91,800 | $92,900 | $91,600 | $91,700 | $92,400 | $93,100 | $98,400 | $101,500 | $114,700 | $120,300 | $132,800 | $156,700 | $168,400 |
Less than $500: | 344 | 5.15% |
$500 to $999: | 1,711 | 25.62% |
$1,000 to $1,499: | 2,915 | 43.64% |
$1,500 to $1,999: | 964 | 14.43% |
$2,000 to $2,499: | 348 | 5.21% |
$2,500 to $2,999: | 35 | 0.52% |
$3,000 or more: | 25 | 0.37% |
No Rent: | 337 | 5.05% |
Total: | 6,679 | 100% |
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Rent | $811 | $843 | $817 | $803 | $797 | $815 | $847 | $908 | $944 | $977 | $1,035 | $1,122 | $1,179 |
Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,201 | 23.85% |
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,539 | 26.37% |
Renter Occupied: | 6,679 | 49.77% |
Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13,419 | 100% |
Occupied Housing Units: | 13,419 | 93.06% |
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,000 | 6.94% |
Total Housing Units: | 14,419 | 100% |
Single-Family Units: | 9,991 | 69.29% |
Multi-Family Units: | 4,087 | 28.34% |
Other Units: | 341 | 2.36% |
Total Housing Units: | 14,419 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 36.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 15.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.11%). College enrollment is 20.76%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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Less than 9th grade: | 1,510 | 6.87% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,008 | 9.14% |
High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7,490 | 34.10% |
Some college, no degree: | 5,599 | 25.49% |
Associate's degree: | 1,906 | 8.68% |
Bachelor's degree: | 2,674 | 12.17% |
Graduate or professional degree: | 780 | 3.55% |
Total: | 21,967 | 100% |
High school or higher: | 18,449 | 83.99% |
Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,454 | 15.72% |
Private Insurance: | 18,214 | 49.96% |
Public Insurance: | 12,046 | 33.04% |
No Insurance: | 6,196 | 17.00% |
Total: | 36,456 | 100% |
Has Health Insurance: | 30,260 | 83.00% |
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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% of People in Poverty | 16.2% | 15.4% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 18.7% | 18.1% | 21.0% | 20.3% | 18.9% | 15.2% | 16.4% | 15.6% | 15.9% |
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: | 297 | 3.61% |
Kindergarten: | 348 | 4.23% |
Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,714 | 45.11% |
High school (grades 9-12): | 2,166 | 26.31% |
College or graduate school: | 1,709 | 20.76% |
Total: | 8,234 | 100% |
Early Childhood: | 645 | 7.83% |
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,228 | 75.64% |
ZIP Code 77590 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 483 business establishments, employing about 8,857 people with an annual payroll of $826,971,000. USPS data shows 12,236 residential mailboxes and 766 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
# Residential Mailboxes: | 12,236Source: USPS |
# Business Mailboxes: | 766Source: USPS |
Total Delivery Receptacles: | 12,966Source: USPS |
Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,792Source: USPS |
Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,810Source: USPS |
# of Businesses: | 483Source: CBP |
1st Quarter Payroll: | $197,831,000Source: CBP |
Annual Payroll: | $826,971,000Source: CBP |
# of Employees: | 8,857Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77590 is located in Galveston County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 77590. It covers 25.185 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.006 sq mi.
CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
CBSA Population: | 7,274,714Source: Census |
MSA: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
Land Area: | 25.185 sq miSource: Census |
Water Area: | 2.006 sq miSource: Census |
Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
Congressional Land Area: | 2441.39 sq miSource: Census |
PMSA: | Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSASource: Census |
Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
Place FIPS Code: | 4872392Source: Census |
Place Name: | Texas City city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77590 is part of 2 school districts, including: Clear Creek Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Texas City Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 October 1, 2025.