77978 ZIP Code — Point Comfort, TX

Calhoun County, Texas

ZIP code 77978 is located in Point Comfort, Texas, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 1.70 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 77978

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $90,625. 43% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 77978 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

458

population

1.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77978 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77978

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Point Comfort	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	269 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	1.70 sq mi
Water area	16.12 sq mi
Latitude	28.6731
Longitude	-96.5447
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	31.2%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	3.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

269

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$90,625

Median household income

$39,310

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

$984

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

7.1%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	15.9%
18 and over	385	84.1%
65 and over	107	23.4%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Two or more races 18.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	365	73.6%
Two or more races	91	18.3%
Hispanic or Latino	38	7.7%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	3.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$90,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$984
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	55.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	50.6%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.2%
Electricity	31.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	25	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	24	14.1%
Households with children under 18	34	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	49.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	14.4%
Married	47.3%	67.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.5%
Divorced	6.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	16.4%
Kindergarten	6	9.0%
Elementary school	36	53.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	14	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.4%

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Construction 9.1%

Retail trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	61.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.4%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	93.2%
Spanish	7	1.6%
Other Indo-European	7	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	442	96.5%
Born in same state	442	96.5%
Born in different state	347	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.5%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	11.4%
French	34	7.4%
Arab	24	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	2.2%
Dutch	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77978

What city is ZIP code 77978 in?

ZIP code 77978 is primarily assigned to Point Comfort, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77978 in?

ZIP code 77978 falls within Calhoun County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77978?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 77978 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 77978 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77978 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 77978 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77978?

The median home value in ZIP code 77978 is $98,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 77978 in?

ZIP code 77978 observes the CST timezone.