Kemah, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77565
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,790
- 587/sq mi High-density area
- $95,268
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kemah pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 587
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77565 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77565 (Kemah, TX) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.8 in 2023 to 295.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77565 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kemah, Galveston County, Texas, home to 5,790 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 587 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77565 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,268 (26% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,229. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $419,000 (69% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 49.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,625.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77565 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77565
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kemah, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$54,229
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77565 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kemah, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,268 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,531housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77565 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
71,580 residents
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
38,806 residents
- 77062 25,152
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77598 23,059
Webster (77598)
23,059 residents
- 77586 20,970
Seabrook (77586)
20,970 residents
- 77059 16,949
Houston (77059)
16,949 residents
- 77058 16,406
Houston (77058)
16,406 residents
- 77591 13,131
Texas City (77591)
13,131 residents
- 77518 8,673
Bacliff (77518)
8,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77565 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77565 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77573
League City (77573)
$122,722 median income
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
$114,057 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77565
Kemah (77565)
$95,268 median income
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
$89,111 median income
- 77507
Pasadena (77507)
$77,371 median income
- 77058
Houston (77058)
$68,722 median income
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
$68,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77565 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77565, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,790 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77565 in?
ZIP code 77565 (Kemah) is located in Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galveston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77565?
ZIP code 77565 in Kemah, TX has a population of 5,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77565?
The median household income in ZIP 77565 is $95,268, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77565?
The median home value in ZIP 77565 is $419,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77565?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77565 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77565?
ZIP code 77565 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 5,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77565?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77565 are: Accommodation and food services (61), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77565?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77565 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77565?
In ZIP code 77565, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77565?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77565 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77565?
In ZIP code 77565, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77565?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77565 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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