77617 ZIP Code — Gilchrist, TX
Galveston County, Texas
ZIP code 77617 is located in Gilchrist, Texas, within Galveston County. It covers approximately 5.22 square miles and serves a population of 38 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.
38
population
5.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77617 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77617
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilchrist | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.72 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5152 |
| Longitude | -94.5179 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 409 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.3% | 34.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.7% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 27.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 10.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
38
Population
7
People per sq mi
67.4
Median age
$70,536
Median household income
$36,742
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
112
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
55–59
3
3
60–64
3
11
65–74
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 38 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 26 | 68.4% |
| Median age | 67.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.3% | 34.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.7% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 27.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 10.5% | 7.8% |
$35k–$50k
36.4%
$50k–$75k
63.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 36.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 63.6% |
| Median income | $70,536 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 81.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 31.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 46.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 46.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 72.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 36.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 72.7% |
| Average household size | 1.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
26.3%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
15.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 36.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 51.1% |
| High cholesterol | 45.6% |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 26.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 63.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 50.0% |
| 65 and over | 69.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.2% |
| Public insurance | 84.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 38 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 18 | 47.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 26.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 57.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77617
What city is ZIP code 77617 in?
ZIP code 77617 is primarily assigned to Gilchrist, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77617 in?
ZIP code 77617 falls within Galveston County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77617 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 77617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 77617 have an older population?
68% of residents in ZIP code 77617 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 77617 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 77617 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77617?
Health data for ZIP code 77617 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 77617 in?
ZIP code 77617 observes the CST timezone.