ZIP Code 77518 Demographics

Galveston County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 77518 compared to county averages.

Total Population

10,313

↓ 97.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,246

↓ 37.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$159,000

↓ 39.0% vs county

Median Age

32.1 yrs

↑ 15.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

↓ +21.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 77518 compares to Galveston County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 77518 $52k Galveston $84k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 77518 $159k Galveston $261k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

56.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,174

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 77518 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$159,000
Down Payment (20%)$31,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,009P&I: $804 | Tax: $159 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$1,174
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $165/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 77518, sorted by distance.

77539 4.4 mi away galveston county 77573 6.0 mi away galveston county 77591 7.5 mi away galveston county 77568 9.9 mi away galveston county 77510 11.7 mi away galveston county 77546 12.3 mi away galveston county 77517 12.9 mi away galveston county 77563 14.9 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 77518 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.