County ProfileTX
Matagorda County
Population: 36,255 · 13 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
36,255
People
Median age
37.8
Housing
Total households
15,439
Income
Median household income
$58,628
Housing
Total housing units
19,058
Employment
Employment rate
55.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
82.1%
County details
Local time 00:53:04(CT)| Name | Matagorda |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 13total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard9 PO Box |
| Area code | 361, 979 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 28.7747601, -96.0015316 |
| Land area | 1,093.1 sq miles(2,831.2 km²) |
Map of Matagorda county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Matagorda County
Compare the largest cities in Matagorda County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Matagorda County
Review the most populated postal areas across Matagorda County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77414 | Bay City | $59,128 | 23,416 |
| 77465 | Palacios | $64,666 | 7,137 |
| 77482 | Van Vleck | $58,103 | 2,241 |
| 77419 | Blessing | $51,641 | 1,332 |
| 77456 | Markham | $65,284 | 1,191 |
| 77457 | Matagorda | — | 426 |
| 77458 | Midfield | — | 397 |
| 77483 | Wadsworth | $31,761 | 226 |
| 77428 | Collegeport | — | 84 |
| 77415 | Cedar Lane | $71,310 | 82 |
| 77440 | Elmaton | — | 60 |
| 77468 | Pledger | — | 20 |
| 77404 | Bay City | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS