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Rockport, TX
City in Aransas County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78382.
Population
10,683
Land area
16.5sq mi
People per sq mi
646
ZIP codes
1
Rockport and its ZIP codes
Rockport at a glance
- Rockport is about 5.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 258th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $72,174, 8% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,500 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $1,212 a month.
Local data for Rockport, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockport, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,174
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$320,500
Median rent
$1,212/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.6%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,280), Mexican Americans (1,524), Irish Americans (782).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aransas County. PPP loans are for Rockport.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,045
6,201 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,565
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $9,865 per person
How people get to work
Rockport, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockport, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
3,808
25.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockport, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Rockport
1 in or overlapping Rockport. Population shown
Cities near Rockport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FultonTown | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Holiday BeachCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| FalmanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Aransas PassCity | 11 mi | 13.2 |
| BaysideTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| TradewindsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| InglesideCity | 15 mi | 16.9 |
| Port AransasCity | 17 mi | 9 |
| GregoryCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Ingleside on the BayCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PortlandCity | 19 mi | 12.1 |
| TaftCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodsboroTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Taft SouthwestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| RefugioTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockport, TX in?
- Rockport is in Aransas County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockport, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockport include 78382.
- What is the population of Rockport, TX?
- About 10,683 people live in Rockport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockport?
- Nearby places include Fulton (3 mi), Lamar (8.4 mi), Holiday Beach (9.8 mi), Falman (10 mi), Aransas Pass (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023