ZIP Code 77517 Demographics

Galveston County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 77517 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,160

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,618

↓ 2.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$263,000

↑ +0.9% vs county

Median Age

41.0 yrs

↓ +7.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

19.2%

↓ +225.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 77517 compares to Galveston County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 77517 $82k Galveston $84k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 77517 $263k Galveston $261k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$830

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 77517 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$263,000
Down Payment (20%)$52,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,670P&I: $1330 | Tax: $263 | Ins: $77
Rent (Local Median)
$830
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $840/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 77517, sorted by distance.

77510 2.9 mi away galveston county 77511 6.7 mi away brazoria county 77563 8.1 mi away galveston county 77591 8.4 mi away galveston county 77539 8.5 mi away galveston county 77568 9.2 mi away galveston county 77573 9.6 mi away galveston county 77546 10.7 mi away galveston county

About Galveston County

Galveston County is located in Texas and has a total population of 350,801. The county's median household income is $83,913 and median home value is $260,600. ZIP code 77517 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Galveston County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.