City

Van Vleck, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Matagorda County  ·  Texas

👥2,047Population
💰$63,581Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$147,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 34.4%Black: 17.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic34.4%
Black17.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (2.8%)
HS Graduate302 (23.2%)
Some College223 (17.1%)
Associates384 (29.4%)
Bachelors69 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree290 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 29.4%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates29.4%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,581 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$147,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,047
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Van Vleck, TX

Van Vleck is a city in Texas, located in Matagorda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,047 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Van Vleck is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,581 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Van Vleck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Vleck is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

Van Vleck, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Van Vleck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77482 2,047 $63,581 $147,900 0.8% 27.5% 85.6%