City

La Marque, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥21,118Population
💰$72,912Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$209,300Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.3%Hispanic: 29.1%Black: 26.1%Asian: 3%Other: 3.3%Race
White37.3%
Hispanic29.1%
Black26.1%
Asian3.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma299 (2.3%)
HS Graduate3,201 (24.4%)
Some College2,349 (17.9%)
Associates2,261 (17.2%)
Bachelors1,426 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,597 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College17.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,912 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,300 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,395/mo
Total Housing Units8,950
Vacant Units896

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
69%
About La Marque, TX

La Marque is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,118 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, La Marque is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,912 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Marque is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,395 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Marque is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.3%.

La Marque, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in La Marque
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77568 21,118 $72,912 $209,300 $1,395 5.8% 38.3% 73.7%