ZIP Code 77597

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Wallisville · Chambers County · Texas

Population
777

14/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
9.3%

Median age 41.7

Land area
56.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 77597 in Wallisville, Texas has a population of 777. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77597 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.3 square miles in Wallisville, Chambers County, Texas. The area is home to 777 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 77597 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77597 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,282. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77597 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chambers County, so you can benchmark 77597 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 →

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 77597, Wallisville, 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

777

Population

56.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77597?

41.7

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,282

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

274

Total Housing Units

274

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 77597, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,317,000.

18

Businesses

134

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 27.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
77560 Hankamer, TX 1,005 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77597 in?
ZIP code 77597 (Wallisville) is located in Chambers County, Texas. Chambers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chambers-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77597?
ZIP code 77597 in Wallisville, TX has a population of 777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77597?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77597 is White at 90.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77597?
ZIP code 77597 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77597?
In ZIP code 77597, 38.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77597?
In ZIP code 77597, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77597?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77597 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wallisville, TX

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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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