ZIP code 77979

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 77979 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Port Lavaca, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 77979 ZIP code area.

77979 is the zip code for

Port Lavaca, TX

Total population
17,144▲
Housing units
7,643▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
340.97
Density
(people per sq. mile)
50.28▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
131.99

Demographic data for zip code 77979

Gender:

Male
8,620▲
Female
8,524▲
Median age
Male
36.20
Female
37.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
6,066▲
Family households
4,439▼
Nonfamily households
1,627▲
Average household size
2.79●
Average family size
3.27▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
7,643▲
Occupied housing units
6,066▲
Owner-occupied
4,196▼
Renter-occupied
1,870▲
Vacant housing units
1,577▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,276▼
5 to 9 years
1,250▼
10 to 14 years
1,306▼
15 to 19 years
1,402▲
20 to 24 years
1,013▲
25 to 34 years
1,967▼
35 to 44 years
2,085▼
45 to 54 years
2,482▲
55 to 59 years
1,052▲
60 to 64 years
888▲
65 to 74 years
1,331▼
75 to 84 years
852▲
85 years and over
240▲
Median age
37.00▲
Age

Race:

White
6,973
Hispanic or Latino
8,738
Black or African American
502
Asian
775
American Indian & Alaska Native
24
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
4
Other (One Race)
12
Two or More Races
116
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 77979

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
13,110
Civilian labor force
8,264
Employed
7,377
Unemployed
887
Armed Forces
17
Not in labor force
4,829
Percent Unemployed
10.7%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
7,209
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
5,843
Carpooled
1,081
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
124
Walked
30
Other means
18
Worked at home
113
Mean travel time
17.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,377
Management / business / science / arts
2,002
Service
1,123
Sales / office
1,801
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,066
Production / transportation / material moving
1,385
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,377
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
239
Construction
978
Manufacturing
1,540
Wholesale trade
77
Retail trade
982
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
295
Information
103
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
355
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
379
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,202
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
670
Public administration
282
Other services
275
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
7,377
Private wage & salary workers
5,795
Government workers
1,131
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
451
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
6,364
Less than $10,000
428
$10,000 to $14,999
506
$15,000 to $24,999
711
$25,000 to $34,999
816
$35,000 to $49,999
1,006
$50,000 to $74,999
1,194
$75,000 to $99,999
547
$100,000 to $149,999
697
$150,000 to $199,999
314
$200,000 or more
145
Median household income
$45,284
Mean household income
$59,859
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
17.6%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 77979

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Calhoun H S
201 Sandcrab Blvd		(361) 552-37751,20237215.6
Harrison/jefferson/madison Complex
605 N Commerce St		(361) 552-525384745416.9
Hope Alternative H S
300 Alcoa
(Other/Alternative School)		(361) 782-35731070.0
Hope H S
300 Alcoa Dr 12
(Other/Alternative School)		(361) 552-7084623312.7
J J A E P
300 Alcoa Dr 12
(Other/Alternative School)		(361) 552-70849618.0
Jackson/roosevelt Complex
1512 Jackson St		(361) 552-331785850414.9
Travis Middle
705 N Nueces St		(361) 552-378484037216.3
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Public libraries around Port Lavaca, TX

NameAddress
Calhoun County Public Library
200 W Mahan St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 77979

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Citizens Medical Center
2701 Hospital Drive
Victoria, TX 77901		(361) 573-9181251
Columbia Rehabilitation Hosp300 Waymore Drive
El Paso, TX 77902		(915) 577-260040
Cuero Community Hospital
2550 North Esplanade Street
Cuero, TX 77954		(361) 275-619160
Detar Hospital
506 East San Antonio Street
Victoria, TX 77901		(361) 575-7441369
Jackson County Hospital1013 South Wells Street
Edna, TX 77957		(361) 782-524119
Lavaca Medical Center1400 North Texana Street
Hallettsville, TX 77964		(361) 798-367136
Memorial Medical Center
815 North Virginia Street
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		(361) 552-671356
Regional Medical Center
101 Medical Drive
Victoria, TX 77904		(361) 573-6100156
Scci Hospital Of Victoria
506 East San Antonio Street
Victoria, TX 77901		(361) 575-144523
Victoria Warm Springs Hosp
102 Medical Drive
Victoria, TX 77904		(210) 829-000922
Yoakum Community Hospital
1200 Carl Ramert Drive
Yoakum, TX 77995		(361) 293-232128
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 77979

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Days Inn Port Lavaca Tx2100 State Highway 35 N
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		15561
BEST WESTERN PORT LAVACA INN2202 NORTH HIGHWAY 35
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		5081130
La Quinta Inn & Suites Port Lavaca910 N Hwy 35
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		5799104
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 77979

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Domino's Pizza1211 N Virginia St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		Pizza361-552-5678
El Taco Restaurant711 W Main St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		Fast Food361-552-3610
McDonald's801 S Us Highway 35 Byp
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches361-552-4442
Nava's Tamales & Specialties1800 S US Highway 35 Byp
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		Fast Food361-552-5329
Pizza Hut425 N Us Highway 35 Byp
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		Italian, Pizza361-552-6868
Shellfish Sports Bar & Grill2615 Highway 35
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		American, Wine Bar361-552-5300
Sonic Drive-In721 N Us Highway 35 Byp
Port Lavaca, TX 77979		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs361-552-2303
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Crime Rates in Port Lavaca, TX

Crime rates in Port Lavaca, TX:

Total
420
Violent Crime
20
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
3
Robbery
1
Aggravated Assault
16
Property Crime
400
Burglary
90
Larceny & Theft
284
Motor Vehicle Theft
26
Arson
1
Port Lavaca, TX

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