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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
$95,268
Median income
$419,000
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,229. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77565, plus 6 more within Galveston County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 77565?

46.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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

How ZIP 77565 ranks nationally

Kemah, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,268 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$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

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ZIP 77565 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77565 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77565 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

77573 standard
League City, TX
Pop: 71,580
77546 standard
Friendswood, TX
Pop: 47,636
77539 standard
Dickinson, TX
Pop: 38,806
77590 standard
Texas City, TX
Pop: 30,374
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753

Related Areas

Galveston County Kemah, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.