ZIP Code 77590: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 31,642 Household income: $65,801 Rent: $1,275

Overview

Total population

31,642

Rent

$1,275

Year built

1978

Household income

$65,801

Per capita income

$35,821

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Galveston County

City

Texas City

Total population

31,642

Adults over 25

22,025

Total households

12,900

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$65,801

Per capita income

$35,821

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

50.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,275

Year built

1978

Households that rent

47.6%

Households that own

52.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

50.4%

Black

16.3%

Asian

1.6%

Two or more races

24.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

38%

Not Hispanic or Latino

62%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,962 (94%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

886 (6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

39.6%

High school graduate or GED

33.7%

Some college or associate degree

11.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

15.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 77590 with: Galveston County, TX Texas, TX Houston metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77590

Total population31,642

Rent$1,275

Year built1978

Household income$65,801

Per capita income$35,821

Poverty rate17.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Galveston County, TX

Total population358,990

Rent$1,404

Year built1990

Household income$86,105

Per capita income$44,946

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate4%

Texas, TX

Total population55,364

Rent$1,307

Year built1984

Household income$68,776

Per capita income$34,313

Poverty rate16.2%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Houston Metro Area, TX

Total population7,442,788

Rent$1,430

Year built1993

Household income$82,168

Per capita income$42,619

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP77590	CountyGalveston, TX	CityTexas, TX	Metro AreaHouston metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,642	358,990	55,364	7,442,788	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,275	$1,404	$1,307	$1,430	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1978	1990	1984	1993	1992	1980
Household income	$65,801	$86,105	$68,776	$82,168	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$35,821	$44,946	$34,313	$42,619	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	17.3%	11.7%	16.2%	13.9%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4%	5.1%	4.3%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 77590

Rent & Income

In 77590, the typical monthly rent is $1,275 and the typical household income is $65,801. Rent here is similar to Texas and lower than Texas, and household income is similar to Texas and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than in both Texas and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.6% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 15.6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 77590 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 77590 — Poverty

How ZIP 77590 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,275	120 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$65,801	265 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	17.3%	267 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 77590

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 77590 ranks 120th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 265th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 77590 places 267th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 77590 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,275 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 77590

Annual Household Income: $65,801

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 77590

Estimated Rate: 17.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 77590

In ZIP Code 77590, households that rent: 6,142 (47.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,142	47.6%
Owner-Occupied	6,758	52.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 77590

In ZIP Code 77590, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,082 (50.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,082	50.2%
Other renter households	3,060	49.8%
Total renter households	6,142	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 77590

Less than High School: 8,718 people (39.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,420 people (33.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,447 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,440 people (15.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,025

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.