77978 ZIP Code, Point Comfort, TX
77978 is a ZIP code in Point Comfort, Texas in Calhoun County. It covers 1.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 77979, 77991 and 77969. 304 people live here in 124 households, fewer than in most Texas ZIP codes. With about 179 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $142,500, well above the Texas median of $78,476; the median age is 54.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Point Comfort, TX
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 1.7 sq mi
- Population: 304
- Median household income: $142,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 304 |
| Households | 124 |
| Median household income | $142,500 |
| Income per person | $57,690 |
| Median age | 54.6 |
| Homeowners | 66.9% |
| Median home value | $251,600 |
| Median rent | $1,175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.8% |
| $35–50K | 22.6% |
| $50–75K | 8.1% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 25.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.3% |
| $200K+ | 20.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.6% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 16.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 23.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 15.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.4% |
| Owned outright | 34.2% |
| Rented | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 77978
20 business establishments with 2,617 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 77979 — Port Lavaca city, TX (6.1 mi)
- 77991 — Vanderbilt CDP, TX (6.7 mi)
- 77969 — Vanderbilt CDP, TX (7.9 mi)
- 77971 — Lolita CDP, TX (10.4 mi)
- 77977 — Placedo CDP, TX (13.6 mi)
- 77970 — La Ward city, TX (13.9 mi)
- 77961 (16.2 mi)
- 77982 — Port O'Connor CDP, TX (17.8 mi)
Areas that include 77978
- Point Comfort, TX ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 77978, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 77978 in?
- 77978 is a Point Comfort, TX mailing address. By land area, 26% lies inside Point Comfort; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 77978 in?
- 77978 is in Calhoun County.
- What is the population of 77978?
- About 304 people (±134), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 621.
- What is the median household income in 77978?
- $142,500 (±$89,303), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 77978?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 77978 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77978?
- The closest, measured center to center: 77979 (6.1 mi, Port Lavaca), 77991 (6.7 mi, Vanderbilt), 77969 (7.9 mi, Vanderbilt), 77971 (10.4 mi, Lolita), 77977 (13.6 mi, Placedo) and 77970 (13.9 mi, La Ward).
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