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Vanderbilt, TX
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77991.
Population
440
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
1
Vanderbilt and its ZIP codes
Vanderbilt at a glance
- Vanderbilt is 100% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Vanderbilt, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Vanderbilt.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,181
5,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vanderbilt, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
181
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
470
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 46°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vanderbilt, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
ZIP codes in Vanderbilt
1 in or overlapping Vanderbilt. Population shown
Cities near Vanderbilt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| La WardCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Point ComfortCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| EdnaCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| InezCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 59.6 |
| Port LavacaCity | 14 mi | 10.2 |
| PlacedoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GanadoCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| VictoriaCity | 22 mi | 37.2 |
| LouiseCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| PalaciosCity | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vanderbilt, TX in?
- Vanderbilt is in Jackson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Vanderbilt, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vanderbilt include 77991.
- What is the population of Vanderbilt, TX?
- About 440 people live in Vanderbilt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vanderbilt?
- Nearby places include Lolita (4.6 mi), La Ward (9.2 mi), Point Comfort (11 mi), Edna (11 mi), Inez (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023