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Port O'Connor, TX
Census-designated place in Calhoun County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77982.
Population
620
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
1
Port O'Connor and its ZIP codes
Port O'Connor at a glance
- Port O'Connor is 35% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,593 a year, 22% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $415,300 (46% above Texas).
Local data for Port O'Connor, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Port O'Connor, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,593
Poverty rate
0.2%
Median home value
$415,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
66.5
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Scottish Americans (114), Irish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Port O'Connor.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,421
13,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,535 per person
How people get to work
Port O'Connor, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Port O'Connor, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,585
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 47°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Port O'Connor, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Port O'Connor
1 in or overlapping Port O'Connor. Population shown
Cities near Port O'Connor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Port LavacaCity | 17 mi | 10.2 |
| Point ComfortCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| SeadriftCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| PalaciosCity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| AustwellCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| La WardCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| TivoliCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Port O'Connor, TX in?
- Port O'Connor is in Calhoun County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Port O'Connor, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Port O'Connor include 77982.
- What is the population of Port O'Connor, TX?
- About 620 people live in Port O'Connor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Port O'Connor?
- Nearby places include Magnolia Beach (11 mi), Alamo Beach (13 mi), Port Lavaca (17 mi), Point Comfort (18 mi), Seadrift (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023