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La Marque, TX
City in Galveston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77568.
Population
19,268
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,400
ZIP codes
1
La Marque and its ZIP codes
La Marque at a glance
- La Marque is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 169th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $71,102 a year, 9% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,900 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,443 a month.
Local data for La Marque, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Marque, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,102
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$1,443/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,864), German Americans (1,134), Irish Americans (697).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for La Marque.
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
$26M
504 loans, 2,888 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Marque, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Marque, 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
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Marque, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
ZIP codes in La Marque
1 in or overlapping La Marque. Population shown
Cities near La Marque
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas CityCity | 3 mi | 66.3 |
| Bayou VistaCity | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HitchcockCity | 6.2 mi | 60.4 |
| Santa FeCity | 6.6 mi | 17 |
| Tiki IslandVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DickinsonCity | 6.7 mi | 10 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.8 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.5 |
| League CityCity | 10 mi | 51.4 |
| GalvestonCity | 10 mi | 41 |
| KemahCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Jamaica BeachCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Nassau BayCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WebsterCity | 13 mi | 6.3 |
| SeabrookCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Marque, TX in?
- La Marque is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in La Marque, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Marque include 77568.
- What is the population of La Marque, TX?
- About 19,268 people live in La Marque, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Marque?
- Nearby places include Texas City (3 mi), Bayou Vista (4.4 mi), Hitchcock (6.2 mi), Santa Fe (6.6 mi), Tiki Island (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023