ZIP code 77550
Where is ZIP code 77550?
Galveston, Texas
Galveston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77550 belongs to Galveston, Texas in Galveston County. 77550 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 409. About 23,489 people live in the 77550 area, where the median household income is $45,047. The closest ZIP codes are 77555 (Galveston, 2.3 mi north), 77592 (Texas City, 2.3 mi north) and 77553 (Galveston, 2.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 77550 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Galveston |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 409 |
| Coordinates | 29.2983, -94.793 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 775 |
Population and income in 77550
| Population | 23,489 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,107 · higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.6 years · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $45,047 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,654 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $325,900 · higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,205 a month |
| Housing units | 16,088 |
| Households | 11,860 (1.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 40% / 60% |
| Land area | 7.56 sq mi (plus 1.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77550. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77550
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77555 | Galveston, TX | 2.3 mi N | Unique |
| 77592 | Texas City, TX | 2.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77553 | Galveston, TX | 2.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77551 | Galveston, TX | 2.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 77590 | Texas City, TX | 10.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 77552 | Galveston, TX | 10.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77650 | Port Bolivar, TX | 11 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77554 | Galveston, TX | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 77568 | La Marque, TX | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 77563 | Hitchcock, TX | 12.4 mi W | Standard |
| 77591 | Texas City, TX | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 77539 | Dickinson, TX | 18.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77550 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77550
123 MAIN ST
GALVESTON TX 77550
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Jamaica Beach and Virginia Point: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77550-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Galveston, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77550?
- 77550 is a Galveston, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77550 in?
- ZIP code 77550 is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77550 in?
- 77550 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77550?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77550 use area code 409.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77550?
- About 23,489 people live in ZIP code 77550, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77550?
- The median household income in 77550 is $45,047 a year, lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77550?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77550 are 77555 (Galveston, 2.3 miles), 77592 (Texas City, 2.3 miles), 77553 (Galveston, 2.4 miles) and 77551 (Galveston, 2.7 miles).