77650 ZIP Code — Port Bolivar, TX

Galveston County, Texas

ZIP code 77650 is located in Port Bolivar, Texas, within Galveston County. It covers approximately 21.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77650

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 $363,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,211. 83% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 77650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,073
population
21.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77650 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77650

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City Status
Port Bolivar Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,073
Population density 94 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 21.95 sq mi
Water area 2.24 sq mi
Latitude 29.4799
Longitude -94.5758
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 43.3% 34.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 25.6% 27.8% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 10.5% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,073
Population
94
People per sq mi
65.4
Median age
$61,211
Median household income
$36,712
Per capita income
$363,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.4%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
2,596
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
30
20
5–9
27
40
25–34
52
25
35–44
32
110
55–59
145
201
60–64
265
370
65–74
488
93
75–84
124
12
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181004.8%
18 and over1,97395.2%
65 and over1,10353.2%
Median age65.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%
Black or African American 8.6%
Two or more races 2.6%
GroupCount%
White1,84288.9%
Black or African American1788.6%
Two or more races532.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.3% 34.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 25.6% 27.8% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 10.5% 7.8%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 14.9%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 3.5%
$35k–$50k 14.6%
$50k–$75k 14.3%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k14.9%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k3.5%
$35k–$50k14.6%
$50k–$75k14.3%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k14.4%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$61,211

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.0%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 52.3%
$500k–$1M 6.8%
$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$363,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.4%
Renter occupied7.6%
Vacant56.7%
Single-family detached95.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)1.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201931.5%
2000–200928.2%
1990–199912.4%
1980–19896.8%
1970–19798.6%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19593.5%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier1.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms31.1%
3 bedrooms53.6%
4 bedrooms5.4%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle36.8%
2 vehicles41.4%
3 or more21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.4%
Electricity83.4%
Propane / LP gas7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67157.8%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse766.5%
Female householder, no spouse41435.7%
Households with children under 18494.2%
Households with seniors (65+)74063.7%
Average household size1.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%6.6%
Married94.5%55.8%
Separated0.0%3.6%
Widowed0.0%16.3%
Divorced5.5%17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 42.0%
Some college, no degree 26.9%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.1%
Bachelor's or higher12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school47100.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%
Professional & management 17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%
Construction 12.4%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Retail trade 6.3%
Other services 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Public administration 4.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.9%
Service34.5%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation6.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.3%
Government16.2%
Self-employed20.2%
Unpaid family workers6.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.9%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)41.3

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 15.6%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security82.9%
Retirement income48.7%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol41.7%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis31.2%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.7%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression23.0%
Fair or poor health21.3%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist49.7%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss16.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans41320.9%
Disability%
Any disability27.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.3%
Public insurance63.8%
No insurance14.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,02097.4%
Spanish1497.4%
Other Indo-European1497.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,85189.3%
Born in same state1,85189.3%
Born in different state1,02449.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen22210.7%
Not a US citizen7332.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26412.7%
Italian1507.2%
AncestryCount%
English341.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access56.0%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77650

What city is ZIP code 77650 in?

ZIP code 77650 is primarily assigned to Port Bolivar, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77650 in?

ZIP code 77650 falls within Galveston County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77650 have a large retiree population?

83% of households in ZIP code 77650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77650 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 77650 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 77650 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 77650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77650?

12% 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 77650 in?

ZIP code 77650 observes the CST timezone.

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