2432 W Austin St

ZIP code 77979 spans Kamey, Green Lake, Olivia, Magnolia Beach and Port Alto around Port Lavaca, along the Gulf-facing shoreline of Calhoun County. The coastal setting brings warm, humid summers, mild winters and breezes off the water. Magnolia Beach offers a broad waterfront setting for outdoor time, while bays, tidal flats and rural roads shape the area’s relaxed, open feel. Port Lavaca provides local dining, coffee and everyday shopping, with more limited options in the smaller communities. Fishing, boating and shoreline walks are part of the local recreation mix; driving is the practical way to connect the spread-out neighborhoods and reach services. The area’s working-coast history is reflected in its ports and fishing traditions. For ZIP code 77979, the median rent is $825 per month, with a typical range of $450 to $2,310.