| City: | Port O Connor, Texas |
| County: | Calhoun County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:06:26 PM |
| Population: | 968 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.4310, -96.4492 |
| Land Area: | 42.78 sq mi |
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Port O'Connor sits on the Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County, Texas, a coastal fishing village where seasonal residents outnumber year-round inhabitants. Of the 1,279 housing units here, 718 (56%) are used seasonally, transforming this community with the rhythm of fishing seasons and Gulf Coast holidays. The median age of 59.5 years makes this one of Texas's oldest communities by demographics.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery to street addresses across the 48-square-mile area. The Port O'Connor post office maintains 720 PO Boxes for 473 year-round households, a 1.52 adoption rate that includes seasonal homeowners who keep boxes active year-round. One rural route (R001) serves 372 delivery points, but these are accessible only via rural carrier service, not individual street delivery.
Street names follow a presidential theme (Monroe, Harrison, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Jackson) mixed with coastal references (Bay Street, Water Street) and numbered streets running north-south. Some newer streets like Coastal Oaks Loop and Bay Oaks Drive serve residential subdivisions. The community spans both sides of State Highway 185, the primary access route.
With 968 residents and 473 occupied homes, this works out to just 2.0 people per household. That's smaller than the typical Texas household, consistent with retired couples and empty-nesters. Only 10 residents are under 18. The community is 87% white, with a median household income of $81,917. Homeownership dominates at 88% (416 owner-occupied vs. 57 renter-occupied units).
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Port O'Connor, TX 77982Street addresses don't receive carrier delivery in this ZIP code.
Presidential-themed avenues (Monroe, Harrison, Adams, Jefferson, Jackson, Madison, Tyler) dominate the street grid, with newer coastal-themed developments like Bay Oaks Drive and Coastal Oaks Loop.
ZIP Code 77982 has 968 residents and 473 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 59.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.1%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 968Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 698Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 22.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,917Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 473Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $248,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,058 | 1,195 | 1,244 | 1,153 | 923 | 1,042 | 1,070 | 971 | 884 | 1,139 | 1,084 | 791 | 698 |
| Decennial Census | 1,253 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 968 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59.5
Male Median Age: 60
Female Median Age: 59.2
| 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 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 51 | 46 | 82 | 56 | 33 | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 9 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 60 | 54 | 70 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 13 |
| Total | 19 | 20 | 45 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 47 | 44 | 45 | 58 | 111 | 100 | 152 | 105 | 60 | 28 | 28 |
| White: | 843 | 80.75% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 138 | 13.22% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.19% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.19% |
| Other: | 54 | 5.17% |
| Total: | 1,044 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 494 | 51.03% | 60.0 years |
| Females: | 474 | 48.97% | 59.2 years |
| Total: | 968 | 100% | 59.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 679 | 97.28% |
| 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: | 19 | 2.72% |
| Total Population: | 698 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 679 | 97.28% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 2.72% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $81,917, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,292), is up $43,896 (115.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,962. Family households earn a median of $93,964 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $93,964). 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 widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.6%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.4%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,021 | $32,143 | $52,188 | $57,303 | $57,991 | $59,167 | $59,938 | $53,173 | $62,955 | $52,868 | $60,344 | $91,150 | $81,917 |
| Median Family Income | $58,304 | $56,528 | $58,403 | $57,813 | $58,750 | $60,676 | $60,673 | $44,063 | $55,000 | $45,536 | $0 | $94,792 | $93,964 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,059 | $20,379 | $14,340 | $9,205 | $0 | $9,028 | $0 | $0 | $65,152 | $44,408 | $46,894 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,222 | $30,759 | $45,391 | $57,500 | $0 | $50,000 | $39,904 | $37,635 | $27,448 | $0 | $62,765 | $95,136 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $37,778 | $24,978 | $29,688 | $28,182 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 236 | 35.49% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 428 | 64.36% |
| Total: | 665 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 144 | 61.02% |
| Service: | 92 | 38.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 236 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $248,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $74,400 (42.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $636 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $835. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (49.85% with a mortgage, 50.15% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 70.39%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,400 | $152,200 | $166,000 | $171,400 | $169,300 | $165,900 | $186,600 | $207,400 | $222,300 | $202,500 | $215,500 | $256,600 | $248,800 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $636 | $639 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $758 | $835 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 169 | 49.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 170 | 50.15% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 339 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 339 | 29.61% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 806 | 70.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,145 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 797 | 69.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 80 | 6.99% |
| Other Units: | 268 | 23.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,145 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.10% 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 97.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 94.40%, 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%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 19 | 2.93% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 18.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 290 | 44.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 99 | 15.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 55 | 8.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 62 | 9.57% |
| Total: | 648 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 629 | 97.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 117 | 18.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 659 | 62.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 352 | 33.59% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 3.53% |
| Total: | 1,048 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,011 | 96.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 12.6% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 11.4% | 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 77982 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 47 business establishments, employing about 184 people with an annual payroll of $5,834,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,614Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 47Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,367,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,834,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 184Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77982 is located in Calhoun County, Texas, within the Port Lavaca, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38920) and Texas's 27th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 19,921 people, about 4.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 77982. It covers 42.78 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.422 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Port Lavaca, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38920Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 19,921Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 42.78 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.422 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 27Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9128.25 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 77982 is in the Calhoun County 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.