Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 46.5% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,304 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 50,217 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 31,419 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 38,610 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 24,701 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 84,326 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,284 ▲ 21% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,472 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,436/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 167,087 |
| Vacant Units | 21,064 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Galveston County is located in Texas and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 375,096 residents. With a median age of 38.79, it is a middle-aged county.
Galveston County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $92,284 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Galveston County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $286,472 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,435. Homeownership rates are high at 68.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Galveston County are majority White (54.87%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Galveston County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77518 | Bacliff | 9,935 | $54,806 | $168,000 | $1,169 | 6.0% | 40.8% |
| 77539 | Dickinson | 47,164 | $85,263 | $246,400 | $1,370 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| 77546 | Friendswood | 54,082 | $121,914 | $354,300 | $1,689 | 4.4% | 59.2% |
| 77550 | Galveston | 23,542 | $46,262 | $283,800 | $1,182 | 8.3% | 42.1% |
| 77551 | Galveston | 22,031 | $59,792 | $278,100 | $1,342 | 5.0% | 40.1% |
| 77554 | Galveston | 9,973 | $87,093 | $430,500 | $1,449 | 6.7% | 57.6% |
| 77617 | Gilchrist | 38 | $72,885 | — | — | 0.0% | 46.4% |
| 77623 | High Island | 595 | $75,938 | — | $550 | 0.0% | 21.7% |
| 77563 | Hitchcock | 10,212 | $80,199 | $198,700 | $1,405 | 9.4% | 35.2% |
| 77565 | Kemah | 6,583 | $85,726 | $376,600 | $1,667 | 2.4% | 51.0% |
| 77568 | La Marque | 21,118 | $72,912 | $209,300 | $1,395 | 5.8% | 38.3% |
| 77573 | League City | 97,871 | $122,783 | $342,000 | $1,647 | 3.9% | 59.6% |
| 77650 | Port Bolivar | 2,362 | $71,700 | $363,900 | — | 0.0% | 30.8% |
| 77510 | Santa Fe | 13,938 | $96,284 | $281,200 | $1,067 | 6.3% | 32.6% |
| 77517 | Santa Fe | 5,665 | $83,484 | $266,300 | $830 | 13.9% | 25.6% |
| 77590 | Texas City | 33,145 | $63,274 | $168,400 | $1,179 | 8.5% | 27.1% |
| 77591 | Texas City | 16,840 | $66,010 | $204,900 | $1,226 | 5.0% | 40.3% |