ZIP code 77978
Where is ZIP code 77978?
Point Comfort, Texas
Calhoun County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 77978 belongs to Point Comfort, Texas in Calhoun County. 77978 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Point Comfort post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 361. About 304 people live in the 77978 area, where the median household income is $142,500. The closest ZIP codes are 77979 (Port Lavaca, 6.4 mi southwest), 77971 (Lolita, 8.6 mi northeast) and 77969 (La Salle, 9.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 77978 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Point Comfort |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 28.6651, -96.5506 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 779 |
Population and income in 77978
| Population | 304 · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 179 · higher than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.6 years · higher than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $142,500 · higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,690 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $251,600 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,175 a month |
| Housing units | 155 |
| Households | 124 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi (plus 16.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77978. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77978
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77979 | Port Lavaca, TX | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 77971 | Lolita, TX | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 77969 | La Salle, TX | 9.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 77991 | Vanderbilt, TX | 10.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77970 | La Ward, TX | 13.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77977 | Placedo, TX | 16.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77982 | Port O Connor, TX | 17.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 77961 | Francitas, TX | 18.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77983 | Seadrift, TX | 19.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 77465 | Palacios, TX | 20.6 mi E | Standard |
| 77957 | Edna, TX | 20.7 mi N | Standard |
| 77951 | Bloomington, TX | 20.9 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77978 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77978
PO BOX 123
POINT COMFORT TX 77978
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77978-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77978?
- 77978 is a Point Comfort, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77978 in?
- ZIP code 77978 is in Calhoun County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77978 in?
- 77978 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77978?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77978 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77978?
- About 304 people live in ZIP code 77978, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77978?
- The median household income in 77978 is $142,500 a year, higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 77978 for a street address?
- No. 77978 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Point Comfort use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77978?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77978 are 77979 (Port Lavaca, 6.4 miles), 77971 (Lolita, 8.6 miles), 77969 (La Salle, 9.2 miles) and 77991 (Vanderbilt, 10.3 miles).