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ZIP 77555: UTMB campus and University Area
ZIP 77555 is the campus ZIP of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on the east end of Galveston Island, with its main address at 301 University Boulevard. The campus includes the Ashbel Smith Building ('Old Red', begun in 1890), John Sealy Hospital, Jennie Sealy Hospital and the Moody Medical Library, and the ZIP has no residential neighborhoods or consumer-facing businesses of its own. Nearby homes, restaurants and attractions in the Strand, East End and Midtown areas carry 77550 or 77551 addresses.
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Schools serving 77555
Public schools in 77555 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.
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Questions about 77555
What is ZIP 77555 in Galveston?
ZIP 77555 is the campus ZIP of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, whose main address is 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555. It covers hospital and academic buildings on the east end of the island rather than a residential neighborhood.
Are there residential neighborhoods in ZIP 77555?
No residential neighborhoods were identified in 77555 because it is an institutional campus ZIP. Homes near UTMB, such as those in the downtown, East End and Silk Stocking areas, carry 77550 addresses, so ZIP 77550 is the one to look at for housing near the campus.
Which school district serves the UTMB area?
Galveston ISD serves the City of Galveston, including the east end of the island. No public K-12 campus has a 77555 address, and the National Center for Education Statistics school search returns none for this ZIP.
How far is UTMB from Houston, and how do you get there?
UTMB is on Galveston Island, about 45 miles southeast of downtown Houston. The usual route is Interstate 45 south to the island and then local island streets to the campus; the campus operator number is (409) 772-1011.
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Yes. We help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77555 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.
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