77483 ZIP Code — Wadsworth, TX

Matagorda County, Texas

ZIP code 77483 is located in Wadsworth, Texas, within Matagorda County. It covers approximately 33.94 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77483

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 $144,000.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 77483 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

319

population

33.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wadsworth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	321

Geography
Land area	33.94 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	28.8313
Longitude	-95.9395
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	78.8%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

Median household income

$15,808

Per capita income

$144,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	35.1%
18 and over	207	64.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Two or more races 18.8%

Group	Count	%
White	259	81.2%
Two or more races	60	18.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	50.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	78.8%	30.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 26.2%

$25k–$35k 42.6%

$75k–$100k 31.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	26.2%
$25k–$35k	42.6%
$75k–$100k	31.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$200k–$300k 42.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	46.0%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	52.5%
1960–1969	25.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	54.8%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	73.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	44	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	0.0%
Married	69.9%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 59.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	83	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.0%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	41.5%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	31.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	290	90.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	319	100.0%
Born in same state	319	100.0%
Born in different state	219	68.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77483

What city is ZIP code 77483 in?

ZIP code 77483 is primarily assigned to Wadsworth, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77483 in?

ZIP code 77483 falls within Matagorda County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77483 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 77483 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 77483 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 77483 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77483?

The median home value in ZIP code 77483 is $144,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 77483?

ZIP code 77483 has an estimated population of 319 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77483 in?

ZIP code 77483 observes the CST timezone.