| ZIP Code | 77983 |
|---|---|
| City | Seadrift |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 28.376402 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.696758 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 510 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 331 (23.1%) |
| Associates | 158 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 196 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 209 (14.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,182 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 77% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,200 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,357/mo ↑ 93% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,492 |
| Vacant Units | 297 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 297 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 77983 is located in Seadrift, Texas, within Calhoun County. With a population of 2,707, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 77983 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,182 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77983 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,357 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 77983 is majority White (59.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 77% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77983 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 77983 in Seadrift, TX is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,707 residents, a median household income of $96,182, and a median home value of $173,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.