City

Galena Park, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Harris County  ·  Texas

👥9,380Population
💰$53,854Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$109,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊14.1%Unemployment▲ 188% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.9%Hispanic: 90.4%Black: 5.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White3.9%
Hispanic90.4%
Black5.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment14.1% ▲ 188% above avg
No HS Diploma398 (9.6%)
HS Graduate1,803 (43.6%)
Some College701 (17%)
Associates623 (15.1%)
Bachelors164 (4%)
Graduate Degree445 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 9.6%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS9.6%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,854 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$109,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,099/mo
Total Housing Units2,928
Vacant Units192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Galena Park, TX

Galena Park is a city in Texas, located in Harris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,380 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Galena Park is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,854 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Galena Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,099 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena Park is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.43%).

Galena Park, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Galena Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77547 9,380 $53,854 $109,100 $1,099 14.1% 14.7% 69.9%