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ZIP 77551: Midtown, Cedar Lawn and Colony Park
ZIP 77551 covers central Galveston Island between the older downtown ZIP and the West End, with 61st Street, Seawall Boulevard, Stewart Road and Central City Boulevard as the main corridors. Most of its roughly 12,000 homes are detached houses built in the 1960s through the 1980s, with older homes from the 1940s and 1950s and townhomes and condominium buildings in the mix. Public beach access, the 61st Street Fishing Pier, Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park and the island's main grocery and shopping stretch are here.
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Schools serving 77551
Public schools in 77551 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 | Gladnieo Parker Elementary School | Galveston ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Ball High School | Galveston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77551
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Papa's Pizza Pizza
4400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.6 (820 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Gypsy Joynt Cafe with an eclectic menu and catering
6105 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.6 (644 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Grotto Ristorante Italian restaurant
5222 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.5 (541 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Inside the San Luis Resort. - The Steakhouse (San Luis Steakhouse) Steakhouse and seafood
5222 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.5 (511 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Inside the San Luis Resort. - Cafe Canela Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant
6105 Stewart Rd c c suite C, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.6 (452 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Darlene's Shrimp Shack Seafood
1727 61st Street Suite 1097, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.6 (442 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Yamato Japanese restaurant and sushi
2104 61st Street, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.5 (321 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Dinner only. - Mel's Blueplate & Seafood Express Diner and seafood counter
7428 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.7 (281 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Small diner inside a gas station; takeout available. - Primo's Cafe Mexican cafe
6701 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.3 (139 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews
Grocery and shopping in 77551
- Kroger Grocery store
5730 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.2 (2,033 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website Open daily 6 AM to 11 PM. - Walmart Supercenter Supercenter and grocery
6702 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.0 (10,683 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website - Galveston Place (Randalls grocery) Shopping center anchored by a Randalls grocery store
2931 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.3 (2,176 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website Randalls anchor. - Target Department store with groceries
6128 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.3 (368 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Galveston Beach (6285 Seawall Blvd) Public Gulf beach
6285 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.6 (5,952 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier Public fishing pier
6101 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.5 (1,637 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park Bayfront park
1600 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551 · ★ 4.5 (657 reviews on Google) · Reviews
Homes for sale in 77551
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Questions about 77551
Which school district serves ZIP 77551?
Galveston ISD serves the City of Galveston, and its Gladnieo Parker Elementary (69th St area) and Burnet Early Childhood University magnet (7100 Stewart Rd) are 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.
What roads connect central Galveston Island to Houston?
61st Street connects the island to Interstate 45, Seawall Boulevard runs along the Gulf side, and Stewart Road and Central City Boulevard are major local streets. Galveston Island is about 45 miles southeast of downtown Houston.
What types of homes are in ZIP 77551, and when were they built?
City-Data's Census-based counts show about 12,200 houses and condos in the ZIP, including about 6,400 detached houses. The largest build periods are the 1970s (about 2,800), the 1960s (about 2,200) and the 1980s (about 2,000), with roughly 1,000 homes built in 1939 or earlier.
Where are the public beaches and storm protection in this part of Galveston?
The Galveston Seawall, about 10 miles long and 17 feet high, was built after the 1900 hurricane and runs along the Gulf side of the eastern part of the island. Galveston Beach (6285 Seawall Blvd) and the 61st Street Fishing Pier are in this ZIP, and FEMA's Flood Map Service Center shows the flood zone for a specific address.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77551?
Yes. We help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77551 as part of our work across Greater Houston, and we research its local market, from how homes are priced to what buyers look for. Evan Compean and the Compean Group have sold more than 1,000 homes and earned hundreds of 5-star reviews. This guide includes much more information to help you get started with your search.
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.