77465 ZIP Code — Palacios, TX

Matagorda County, Texas

ZIP code 77465 is located in Palacios, Texas, within Matagorda County. It covers approximately 232.37 square miles and serves a population of 7,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77465

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 $179,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,515. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,272

population

232.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palacios	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77971 Lolita (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,272
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	321

Geography
Land area	232.37 sq mi
Water area	113.93 sq mi
Latitude	28.7093
Longitude	-96.1471
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	46.0%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,272

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$65,515

Median household income

$30,411

Per capita income

$179,200

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

3,199

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

265

Under 5

194

205

5–9

150

293

10–14

214

359

15–19

262

20–24

474

25–34

345

620

35–44

452

457

45–54

333

253

55–59

185

437

60–64

319

452

65–74

330

210

75–84

154

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,715	23.6%
18 and over	5,557	76.4%
65 and over	1,294	17.8%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.7%

Hispanic or Latino 20%

Two or more races 14.6%

Other race 6.4%

Asian 3.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,968	54.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,816	20%
Two or more races	1,327	14.6%
Other race	581	6.4%
Asian	357	3.9%
Black or African American	23	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$65,515

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,200
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Solar	2.0%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,476	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	173	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	601	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	546	19.5%
Households with children under 18	860	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	992	35.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	20.1%
Married	51.9%	62.1%
Separated	3.1%	0.4%
Widowed	0.4%	10.6%
Divorced	12.4%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	2.4%
Kindergarten	113	7.2%
Elementary school	697	44.4%
High school	531	33.8%
College / grad school	193	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	34.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	485	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	29.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,813	93.7%
Spanish	1,185	17.4%
Other Indo-European	828	12.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	357	5.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,345	87.3%
Born in same state	6,304	86.7%
Born in different state	5,445	74.9%
Foreign born	41	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	927	12.7%
Not a US citizen	332	35.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	400	5.5%
French	238	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	2.4%
Dutch	109	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77465

What city is ZIP code 77465 in?

ZIP code 77465 is primarily assigned to Palacios, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77465 in?

ZIP code 77465 falls within Matagorda County, Texas.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77465?

Health data for ZIP code 77465 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77465?

The median home value in ZIP code 77465 is $179,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 77465?

ZIP code 77465 has an estimated population of 7,272 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77465?

The median household income in ZIP code 77465 is $65,515, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77465 in?

ZIP code 77465 observes the CST timezone.