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Matagorda County
Van Vleck, TX
77482
77482 ZIP Code — Van Vleck, TX
Matagorda County, Texas
ZIP code 77482 is located in
Van Vleck ,
Texas ,
within Matagorda County .
It covers approximately 44.11 square miles and serves a population of
1,403 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979 .
About ZIP code 77482
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($71,359) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 77482 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,403
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
321
Geography
Land area
44.11 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
29.0905
Longitude
-95.9104
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
50.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
30.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
16.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$71,359
Median household income
$158,300
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 203 14.5% 18 and over 1,200 85.5% 65 and over 272 19.4% Median age 43.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.2%
Group Count % White 665 34.7% Hispanic or Latino 515 26.9% Other race 456 23.8% Black or African American 195 10.2% Two or more races 87 4.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
50.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
30.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
16.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 8.5% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 25.8% $75k–$100k 6.2% $100k–$150k 23.0% $150k–$200k 13.8% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $71,359
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 35.5% Single-family detached 80.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.7% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.64
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.2% 2010–2019 3.9% 2000–2009 17.0% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 15.1% 1970–1979 36.4% 1960–1969 4.3% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 37.7% 3 bedrooms 50.8% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 13.1% 2 vehicles 41.2% 3 or more 45.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.4% Electricity 77.1% Propane / LP gas 7.6% Wood 7.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 421 76.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 74 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 56 10.2% Households with children under 18 133 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 182 33.0% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.4% 8.3% Married 61.2% 87.2% Separated 0.0% 2.2% Widowed 1.2% 2.2% Divorced 3.1% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
37.1%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 21.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 3.1% Elementary school 156 48.3% High school 118 36.5% College / grad school 39 12.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Professional & management
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.8% Service 13.8% Sales & office 14.0% Natural resources & construction 18.0% Production & transportation 25.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.1% Government 30.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.0% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 1.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.1% Retirement income 16.9% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 28.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.6% Visited dentist 49.5% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 147 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.8% Under 18 43.8% 18–64 years 13.6% 65 and over 16.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.7% Public insurance 31.0% No insurance 10.2% Uninsured under 19 2.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,395 99.4% Spanish 160 11.5% Other Indo-European 160 11.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,265 90.2% Born in same state 1,105 78.8% Born in different state 931 66.4% Foreign born 160 11.4% Naturalized citizen 138 9.8% Not a US citizen 138 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 91 6.5% Arab 62 4.4%
Ancestry Count % French 57 4.1% German 14 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.3% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77482
What city is ZIP code 77482 in?
ZIP code 77482 is primarily assigned to Van Vleck, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77482 in?
ZIP code 77482 falls within Matagorda County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77482 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 77482 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77482 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 77482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 77482 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 77482 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77482?
The median home value in ZIP code 77482 is $158,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 77482 in?
ZIP code 77482 observes the CST timezone.
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