77568 ZIP Code — La Marque, TX

Galveston County, Texas

ZIP code 77568 is located in La Marque, Texas, within Galveston County. It covers approximately 14.65 square miles and serves a population of 20,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $183,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,806. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77568 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,417

population

14.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Marque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77591 Texas City (4.3 mi) 77591 Texas City (4.3 mi) 77563 Hitchcock (4.5 mi) 77563 Hitchcock (4.5 mi) 77590 Texas City (5.8 mi) 77590 Texas City (5.8 mi) 77539 Dickinson (7.6 mi) 77539 Dickinson (7.6 mi) 77539 Dickinson (7.6 mi) 77539 Dickinson (7.6 mi) 77510 Santa Fe (8.2 mi) 77510 Santa Fe (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	20,417
Population density	1,394 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	14.65 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	29.3620
Longitude	-94.9798
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	34.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

20,417

Population

1,394

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$63,806

Median household income

$31,283

Per capita income

$183,300

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

6,665

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

681

Under 5

728

745

5–9

796

821

10–14

879

403

15–19

431

585

20–24

625

1,448

25–34

1,548

1,373

35–44

1,469

1,092

45–54

1,168

618

55–59

661

741

60–64

792

770

65–74

824

440

75–84

471

149

85+

159

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,209	25.5%
18 and over	15,208	74.5%
65 and over	2,813	13.8%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.2%

Black or African American 24.6%

Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

Two or more races 9.8%

Other race 5.5%

Asian 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,089	43.2%
Black or African American	5,749	24.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,928	12.5%
Two or more races	2,298	9.8%
Other race	1,289	5.5%
Asian	795	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	178	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	19	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	34.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$63,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,300
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	17.8%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	40.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,592	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	459	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,058	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,483	32.7%
Households with children under 18	2,704	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,035	26.8%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	26.8%
Married	55.1%	46.1%
Separated	1.4%	3.9%
Widowed	1.6%	10.6%
Divorced	10.1%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	195	4.0%
Kindergarten	207	4.3%
Elementary school	2,796	58.1%
High school	744	15.5%
College / grad school	873	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Professional & management 12.0%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Other services 8.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	29.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,170	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,008	93.1%
Spanish	1,121	5.9%
Other Indo-European	914	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	192	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,041	93.3%
Born in same state	18,744	91.8%
Born in different state	14,666	71.8%
Foreign born	297	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,376	6.7%
Not a US citizen	498	36.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	900	4.4%
Arab	870	4.3%
French	734	3.6%
English	122	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	82	0.4%
Dutch	78	0.4%
German	70	0.3%
Irish	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77568

What city is ZIP code 77568 in?

ZIP code 77568 is primarily assigned to La Marque, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77568 in?

ZIP code 77568 falls within Galveston County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77568?

16% of residents in ZIP code 77568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77568?

Health data for ZIP code 77568 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77568?

The median home value in ZIP code 77568 is $183,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 77568?

ZIP code 77568 has an estimated population of 20,417 residents, with a density of 1,394 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77568 in?

ZIP code 77568 observes the CST timezone.