Matagorda County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 13 ZIP codes · 12 cities
13
ZIP codes
36,344
population (2021)
-1.0%
pop change since 2010
48321
FIPS code
Matagorda County ZIP code map
About Matagorda County
Matagorda County is located in Texas and contains 13 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,344 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1% from 36,702 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Matagorda County is 48321.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,344 |
| 2010 population | 36,702 |
| Change | -1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48321 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Matagorda County
Bay City
Blessing
Cedar Lane
Collegeport
Elmaton
Markham
Matagorda
Midfield
Palacios
Pledger
Van Vleck
Wadsworth
ZIP codes for Matagorda County, TX (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77404 | Bay City | Matagorda | View map |
| 77414 | Bay City | Matagorda | View map |
| 77415 | Cedar Lane | Matagorda | View map |
| 77419 | Blessing | Matagorda | View map |
| 77428 | Collegeport | Matagorda | View map |
| 77440 | Elmaton | Matagorda | View map |
| 77456 | Markham | Matagorda | View map |
| 77457 | Matagorda | Matagorda | View map |
| 77458 | Midfield | Matagorda | View map |
| 77465 | Palacios | Matagorda | View map |
| 77468 | Pledger | Matagorda | View map |
| 77482 | Van Vleck | Matagorda | View map |
| 77483 | Wadsworth | Matagorda | View map |
Demographics & statistics
32,782
Population
37.6
Median age
$57,929
Median household income
$29,899
Per capita income
$163,767
Median home value
$633
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
12,789
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,281
Under 5
1,106
1,129
5–9
974
1,335
10–14
1,152
1,150
15–19
993
1,018
20–24
879
2,206
25–34
1,903
2,210
35–44
1,907
1,817
45–54
1,568
1,026
55–59
886
1,300
60–64
1,121
1,882
65–74
1,623
884
75–84
762
360
85+
310
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,192 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 24,590 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,821 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.6%
Hispanic or Latino
22.8%
Other race
14.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Black or African American
7.7%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,527 | 43.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,700 | 22.8% |
| Other race | 6,338 | 14.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,953 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,288 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 547 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $57,929 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
16.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,767 |
| Median rent / month | $633 |
| Owner occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter occupied | 24.5% |
| Vacant | 28.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.8% |
| Electricity | 67.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,320 | 58.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 455 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,631 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,371 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,870 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,061 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 17.9% |
| Married | 55.0% | 67.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 263 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 558 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,838 | 47.2% |
| High school | 1,730 | 29.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,606 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
22.6%
Construction
12.4%
Retail trade
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
4.8%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
33.8%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 31.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 48.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,321 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,395 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 2,991 | 12.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,550 | 10.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 412 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,004 | 88.7% |
| Born in same state | 28,432 | 84.2% |
| Born in different state | 24,511 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 572 | 4.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,778 | 11.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,368 | 56.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,083 | 6.4% |
| French | 1,885 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1,144 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 66 | 0.2% |
| German | 60 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 53 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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