City

Galveston, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥55,548Population
💰$58,959Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$307,878Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.6%Hispanic: 29%Black: 13.9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2%Race
White51.6%
Hispanic29.0%
Black13.9%
Asian2.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma883 (2.5%)
HS Graduate8,280 (23%)
Some College4,643 (12.9%)
Associates6,111 (17%)
Bachelors3,296 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree12,724 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49%Renter: 51%Tenure
Owner49.0%
Renter51.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,959 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$307,878 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,293/mo
Total Housing Units37,511
Vacant Units11,715

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Galveston, TX

Galveston is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,548 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.49 years.

Economically, Galveston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,959 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Galveston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,878, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,293 per month.

The population of Galveston is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.62%).

Galveston, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Galveston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77550 23,542 $46,262 $283,800 $1,182 8.3% 42.1% 40.3%
77551 22,031 $59,792 $278,100 $1,342 5.0% 40.1% 48.7%
77554 9,973 $87,093 $430,500 $1,449 6.7% 57.6% 70.0%