77419 ZIP Code — Blessing, TX

Matagorda County, Texas

ZIP code 77419 is located in Blessing, Texas, within Matagorda County. It covers approximately 53.04 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77419

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,614. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77419 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

746

population

53.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blessing	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	321

Geography
Land area	53.04 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	28.8435
Longitude	-96.2328
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$45,614

Median household income

$18,648

Per capita income

$162,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

436

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	271	36.3%
18 and over	475	63.7%
65 and over	55	7.4%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.5%

Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

Other race 22.8%

Group	Count	%
White	526	54.5%
Hispanic or Latino	220	22.8%
Other race	220	22.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 30.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
Median income	$45,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 50.9%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.1%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.2%
Electricity	71.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	21.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	99	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	175	50.1%
Households with children under 18	184	52.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	15.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.0%	33.1%
Married	43.8%	27.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.2%	39.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	150	82.9%
High school	31	17.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Construction 20.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	32.1%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.1%
Government	52.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.4%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	30.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.3%
Public insurance	26.4%
No insurance	37.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	687	92.1%
Spanish	80	11.6%
Other Indo-European	80	11.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	639	85.7%
Born in same state	639	85.7%
Born in different state	565	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	107	14.3%
Not a US citizen	27	25.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	77.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77419

What city is ZIP code 77419 in?

ZIP code 77419 is primarily assigned to Blessing, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77419 in?

ZIP code 77419 falls within Matagorda County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77419 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 77419 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 77419 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 77419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77419?

25% of residents in ZIP code 77419 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77419?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 77419 in?

ZIP code 77419 observes the CST timezone.