77426 ZIP Code — Chappell Hill, TX

Washington County, Texas

ZIP code 77426 is located in Chappell Hill, Texas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 90.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,086 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77426

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,091. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 77426 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,086

population

90.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chappell Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77880 Washington (5.9 mi) 77833 Brenham (9.2 mi) 77445 Hempstead (13.2 mi) 77445 Hempstead (13.2 mi) 77868 Navasota (14.8 mi) 77418 Bellville (15.7 mi) 78931 Bleiblerville (18.6 mi) 77484 Waller (19 mi) 77484 Waller (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,086
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	477

Geography
Land area	90.21 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	30.2060
Longitude	-96.2172
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	31.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	17.5%	7.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,086

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$94,091

Median household income

$43,317

Per capita income

$354,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

862

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

203

25–34

212

35–44

136

45–54

142

55–59

117

60–64

122

143

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	244	11.7%
18 and over	1,842	88.3%
65 and over	473	22.7%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%

Black or African American 13.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,649	76.5%
Black or African American	294	13.6%
Two or more races	120	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	69	3.2%
Other race	23	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	42.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	31.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	17.5%	7.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 12.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	12.9%
Median income	$94,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 37.5%

$500k–$1M 20.7%

$1M+ 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$354,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	101	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	92	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	176	20.7%
Households with children under 18	153	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	43.1%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	21.0%
Married	55.5%	49.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.8%
Divorced	19.0%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	5.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	23.6%
High school	138	40.2%
College / grad school	104	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 3.8%

Information 3.3%

Construction 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.5%
Government	33.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,050	98.3%
Spanish	141	6.9%
Other Indo-European	141	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,925	92.3%
Born in same state	1,925	92.3%
Born in different state	1,571	75.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	161	7.7%
Not a US citizen	56	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	88	4.2%
Arab	81	3.9%
English	48	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	2.2%
Polish	14	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	82.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77426

What city is ZIP code 77426 in?

ZIP code 77426 is primarily assigned to Chappell Hill, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77426 in?

ZIP code 77426 falls within Washington County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77426 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 77426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77426?

The median home value in ZIP code 77426 is $354,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 77426?

ZIP code 77426 has an estimated population of 2,086 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77426?

The median household income in ZIP code 77426 is $94,091, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77426 in?

ZIP code 77426 observes the CST timezone.