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Calhoun County
Seadrift, TX
77983
77983 ZIP Code — Seadrift, TX
Calhoun County, Texas
ZIP code 77983 is located in
Seadrift ,
Texas ,
within Calhoun County .
It covers approximately 86.01 square miles and serves a population of
2,337 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 77983
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,541. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 77983 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,337
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
86.01 sq mi
Water area
119.92 sq mi
Latitude
28.4022
Longitude
-96.6645
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.7%
44.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.0%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$80,541
Median household income
$156,300
Median home value
$1,355
Median monthly rent
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 582 24.9% 18 and over 1,755 75.1% 65 and over 403 17.2% Median age 37.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,767 66.9% Two or more races 468 17.7% Hispanic or Latino 306 11.6% Asian 87 3.3% Other race 15 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.7%
44.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.0%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.4%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 1.8% $35k–$50k 25.0% $50k–$75k 7.0% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 20.5% $150k–$200k 7.3% $200k+ 10.3% Median income $80,541
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,300 Median rent / month $1,355 Owner occupied 82.3% Renter occupied 17.7% Vacant 26.6% Single-family detached 68.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.6% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.8% 2000–2009 16.2% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 8.6% 1970–1979 20.3% 1960–1969 10.9% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 1.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.2% 1 bedroom 4.6% 2 bedrooms 38.0% 3 bedrooms 38.7% 4 bedrooms 12.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 52.0% 2 vehicles 32.2% 3 or more 15.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 13.2% Electricity 72.9% Propane / LP gas 10.5% Fuel oil 3.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 481 47.9% Cohabiting couple 21 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 289 28.8% Female householder, no spouse 213 21.2% Households with children under 18 352 35.1% Households with seniors (65+) 361 36.0% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 11.4% Married 53.6% 57.5% Separated 2.3% 4.4% Widowed 10.1% 11.0% Divorced 12.9% 15.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.2%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.4% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 40 10.8% Kindergarten 38 10.2% Elementary school 159 42.7% High school 65 17.5% College / grad school 70 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 6.6% Sales & office 20.6% Natural resources & construction 36.4% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.3% Government 12.1% Self-employed 14.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 1.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.4% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.8% Retirement income 25.5% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 23.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.0% High blood pressure 40.8% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 30.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 22.7% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 30.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.6% Visited dentist 46.0% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 19.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 125 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.5% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 9.4% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.0% Public insurance 34.4% No insurance 17.1% Uninsured under 19 12.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,152 92.1% Spanish 201 9.3% Other Indo-European 184 8.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 17 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,049 87.7% Born in same state 2,049 87.7% Born in different state 1,826 78.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 288 12.3% Not a US citizen 156 54.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 237 10.1% Italian 223 9.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 51 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77983
What city is ZIP code 77983 in?
ZIP code 77983 is primarily assigned to Seadrift, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77983 in?
ZIP code 77983 falls within Calhoun County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77983 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 77983 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77983 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 77983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77983?
The median home value in ZIP code 77983 is $156,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 77983?
ZIP code 77983 has an estimated population of 2,337 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77983 in?
ZIP code 77983 observes the CST timezone.
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