Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Population 17,577

77979 is zip code located in Port Lavaca, Texas. The population is 17,577, making 77979 the largest zipcode in Port Lavaca and the largest in Calhoun County.

There are 5 public schools in 77979 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. , and there are 65 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 77979. Unemployment in 77979 is moderate.

Port Lavaca Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

63.39% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

119 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 77979, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 77979's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 77979 in our database.

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Crime view details

65 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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No crime data available.

0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 77979.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    20.6%
  • Rented
    25.8%
  • Owned
    53.6%

16 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Port Lavaca, TX issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 16 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Port Lavaca, TX issued 102 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 102 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 90 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $760
  • 2 Bedrooms: $930
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,330

Zip Codes

77979

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

119 Environmental Hazards

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  • Registered Polluters
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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (848/975)
    Port Lavaca, TX has 86.97% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Port Lavaca, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Port Lavaca, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.63°
  • February 58.63°
  • March 64.87°
  • April 71.48°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 84.49°
  • July 85°
  • August 86.42°
  • September 80.82°
  • October 72.55°
  • November 64.48°
  • December 57.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Port Lavaca, TX

Earthquakes
Port Lavaca, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Port Lavaca, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Port Lavaca, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Port Lavaca, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 77979: $55,091

Unemployment

Unemployment in Port Lavaca is 3.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.91%
White Collar - 49.09%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

28 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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