ZIP Code 77565
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Kemah · Galveston County · Texas
- Population
- 5,790
- Median income
- $95,268
- Median home value
- $419,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.9%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
587/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
Chicago
ZIP code 77565 in Kemah, Texas has a population of 5,790. The median household income is $95,268, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $419,000, 51% above the US average. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Kemah, Galveston County, Texas. The area is home to 5,790 residents, producing a population density of 587 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77565 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77565 sits at $95,268 (26% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,229. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $419,000 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77565 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77565
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77565.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77565, Kemah, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,790
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
587
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77565?
46.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
11.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$95,268
Median Household Income
+26% vs state
$54,229
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,531
Total Housing Units
3,196
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,000
Median Home Value
+69% vs state
$1,625
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77565 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 234 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 255 |
| 2022 | +24.7% | 318 |
| 2023 | -10.8% | 284 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 295 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 362 business establishments in ZIP 77565, employing approximately 5,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,045,000.
362
Businesses
5,892
Employees
$240.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 35 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77565 vs 77586 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77586 | Seabrook, TX | 20,970 | 3.3 mi |
| 77518 | Bacliff, TX | 8,673 | 3.3 mi |
| 77539 | Dickinson, TX | 38,806 | 5.5 mi |
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 4.2 mi |
| 77573 | League City, TX | 71,580 | 4.1 mi |
| 77598 | Webster, TX | 23,059 | 6.4 mi |
| 77507 | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 6.5 mi |
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 6.6 mi |
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 7.5 mi |
| 77591 | Texas City, TX | 13,131 | 9.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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