| ZIP Code | 77623 |
|---|---|
| City | High Island |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Area Code | 409 |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Latitude | 29.561256 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.414021 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48167 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.5 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 21.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 196 (41.4%) |
| Some College | 77 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 98 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 89 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,938 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $550/mo |
| Total Units | 341 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 341 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 77623 is located in High Island, Texas, within Galveston County. With a population of 595, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.5 years. Economically, 77623 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,938 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $550 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 77623 is primarily White (96.64%). Residents are less-educated — 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 77623 in High Island, TX is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.