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ZIP 77554: West End (Galveston), Jamaica Beach and Pirates Beach

ZIP 77554 covers the western part of Galveston Island, from the Moody Gardens area out through the West End and Jamaica Beach, plus Pelican Island and a small mainland area near Tiki Island, about 45 miles southeast of downtown Houston. Housing is mostly detached houses built since 1980 in beach and bay communities such as Pirates Beach, Sea Isle, Evia and Lafitte's Cove, with townhome and condominium buildings in the mix. Moody Gardens, Galveston Island State Park and Scholes International Airport (home of the Lone Star Flight Museum) are the main landmarks.

County: Galveston CountyAreas: West End (Galveston), Jamaica Beach, Pirates Beach, Sea Isle, Lafitte's Cove, Pelican IslandSchool districts: Galveston ISDVerified: October 29, 2026

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Schools serving 77554

Public schools in 77554 fall under Galveston ISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.

Level School District TEA rating Links
Elementary Greta Oppe Elementary School Galveston ISD B (2025-26) TEA
High Ball High School Galveston ISD B (2025-26) TEA

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Questions about 77554

Which school district serves ZIP 77554?

Galveston ISD serves the City of Galveston and Jamaica Beach, and Greta Oppe Elementary (2915 81st St) is the district campus in this ZIP, with Ball High School as the district's zoned high school. Galveston ISD has used a freedom-of-choice model that lets students attend any campus with an open seat, and part of Tiki Island is served by Texas City ISD.

How do you get to the West End of Galveston Island from Houston?

The Interstate 45 causeway crosses West Bay on the island's northeast side, and Broadway, Seawall Boulevard and Termini-San Luis Pass Road (FM 3005) carry traffic toward the West End. Galveston Island is about 45 miles southeast of downtown Houston.

What types of homes are in ZIP 77554, and when were they built?

City-Data's Census-based counts show about 11,000 houses and condos in the ZIP, including about 8,300 detached houses. The largest build periods are 2000-2009 (about 2,700), 1980-1989 (about 2,200) and 2010-2019 (about 1,700), and neighborhoods include Pirates Beach, Sea Isle, Jamaica Beach, Evia and Lafitte's Cove.

Where are the beaches and parks on the West End, and how can I check flood information?

City-Data lists West Beach, Pirates Beach, Palm Beach and Jamaica Beach, and Galveston Island State Park (14901 FM 3005) offers trails, birdwatching and fishing. The West End lies west of the end of the Galveston Seawall, and FEMA's Flood Map Service Center shows the flood zone for a specific address.

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Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.