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Galveston, TX
City in Galveston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77550, 77551, 77554, 77555.
Population
53,424
Land area
41sq mi
People per sq mi
1,302
ZIP codes
4
Galveston and its ZIP codes
Galveston at a glance
- Galveston is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $55,631, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,000 (15% above Texas) and median rent is $1,298 a month.
Local data for Galveston, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks50
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants300
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places57
Housing and community stats
Galveston, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,631
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$326,000
Median rent
$1,298/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,427), German Americans (5,706), Irish Americans (5,185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for Galveston.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,901
126,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $16,728 per person
PPP loans
$107M
1,760 loans, 14,170 jobs reported
How people get to work
Galveston, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galveston, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52,889
42.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone57 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galveston, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Galveston
4 in or overlapping Galveston. Population shown
Cities near Galveston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tiki IslandVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Bayou VistaCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Jamaica BeachCity | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| HitchcockCity | 10 mi | 60.4 |
| La MarqueCity | 10 mi | 13.8 |
| Texas CityCity | 11 mi | 66.3 |
| Santa FeCity | 16 mi | 17 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| DickinsonCity | 17 mi | 10 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| League CityCity | 21 mi | 51.4 |
| KemahCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Bolivar PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 42.5 |
| Hillcrest VillageCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| SeabrookCity | 23 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galveston, TX in?
- Galveston is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Galveston, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Galveston include 77550, 77551, 77554, 77555.
- What is the population of Galveston, TX?
- About 53,424 people live in Galveston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galveston?
- Nearby places include Tiki Island (3.8 mi), Bayou Vista (6 mi), Jamaica Beach (8 mi), Hitchcock (10 mi), La Marque (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023