77457 ZIP Code — Matagorda, TX

Matagorda County, Texas

ZIP code 77457 is located in Matagorda, Texas, within Matagorda County. It covers approximately 23.52 square miles and serves a population of 526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $34,531. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

526

population

23.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77457

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City	Status
Matagorda	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	526
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	321

Geography
Land area	23.52 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	28.6483
Longitude	-96.0440
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	68.3%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

526

Population

People per sq mi

62.6

Median age

$34,531

Median household income

$29,689

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

793

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	526	100.0%
65 and over	144	27.4%
Median age	62.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	514	97.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	2.1%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 33.5%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.5%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
Median income	$34,531

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	64.4%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	85.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	38	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	68	21.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	33.2%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	2.9%
Married	67.0%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	3.6%
Divorced	5.0%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 20.3%

Some college, no degree 36.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	9	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 39.1%

Retail trade 19.0%

Public administration 19.0%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Education & healthcare 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	37.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 34.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 28.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	30.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	526	100.0%
Born in same state	526	100.0%
Born in different state	376	71.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	16.3%
Italian	73	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.9%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77457

What city is ZIP code 77457 in?

ZIP code 77457 is primarily assigned to Matagorda, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77457 in?

ZIP code 77457 falls within Matagorda County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77457?

34% of residents in ZIP code 77457 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77457 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 77457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 77457 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 77457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77457?

Health data for ZIP code 77457 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 77457 in?

ZIP code 77457 observes the CST timezone.