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Van Vleck, TX

Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77482.

Population

1,763

Land area

7.3sq mi

People per sq mi

242

ZIP codes

1

Van Vleck and its ZIP codes

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Van Vleck at a glance

  • Van Vleck is about 2.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $58,504, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,300 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,005 a month.

Local data for Van Vleck, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Vleck, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$58,504

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$208,300

Median rent

$1,005/mo

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

29.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (472), German Americans (155), Italian Americans (119).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Van Vleck.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,644

11,495 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,823

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$336M

FY 2026, $9,274 per person

Matagorda County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Van Vleck, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.9%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Vleck, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

216

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,405

15.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 43°F

49.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Van Vleck, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.1%

U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.7%

U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts

ZIP codes in Van Vleck

1 in or overlapping Van Vleck. Population shown

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Cities near Van Vleck

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bay CityCity5.7 mi9.3
SweenyCity11 mi2
MarkhamCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
WadsworthCensus-designated place14 mi7.5
Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place15 mi10
West ColumbiaCity16 mi2.6
BolingCensus-designated place16 mi4.7
IagoCensus-designated place17 mi1.9
East ColumbiaCensus-designated place17 mi0.6
BrazoriaCity19 mi2.6
DamonCensus-designated place19 mi1.4
SargentCensus-designated place21 mi7.5
MidfieldCensus-designated place21 mi0.5
BlessingCensus-designated place23 mi2
MatagordaCensus-designated place24 mi1.8
Jones CreekVillage24 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Van Vleck, TX in?
Van Vleck is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Van Vleck, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Van Vleck include 77482.
What is the population of Van Vleck, TX?
About 1,763 people live in Van Vleck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Van Vleck?
Nearby places include Bay City (5.7 mi), Sweeny (11 mi), Markham (12 mi), Wadsworth (14 mi), Wild Peach Village (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023