77451 ZIP Code — Kendleton, TX

Fort Bend County, Texas

ZIP code 77451 is located in Kendleton, Texas, within Fort Bend County. It covers approximately 6.91 square miles and serves a population of 472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/281/979.

About ZIP code 77451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($55,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (24%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

472

population

6.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kendleton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	472
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	6.91 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	29.4472
Longitude	-96.0035
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	832/281/979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	22.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	33.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

472

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$31,171

Per capita income

$96,000

Median home value

$1,089

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	35.0%
18 and over	307	65.0%
65 and over	111	23.5%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 43.8%

White 20.3%

Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

Two or more races 13.4%

Other race 4.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	252	43.8%
White	117	20.3%
Hispanic or Latino	103	17.9%
Two or more races	77	13.4%
Other race	26	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	22.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	33.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,000
Median rent / month	$1,089
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	33.7%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	54.3%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	6.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	57.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	25.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	29	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	73	45.1%
Households with children under 18	48	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	56.8%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.1%	31.8%
Married	27.5%	33.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	3.0%	9.7%
Divorced	5.4%	21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 55.3%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	10.3%
Elementary school	95	65.5%
High school	19	13.1%
College / grad school	16	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Transportation & utilities 19.7%

Construction 16.4%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Other services 9.9%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	3.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	40.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	14.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	54.3%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	24.1%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	7.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	5.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.7%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	31.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	34.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	30.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.8%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	437	92.6%
Spanish	41	9.4%
Other Indo-European	41	9.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	431	91.3%
Born in same state	431	91.3%
Born in different state	411	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	8.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	74.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77451

What city is ZIP code 77451 in?

ZIP code 77451 is primarily assigned to Kendleton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77451 in?

ZIP code 77451 falls within Fort Bend County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77451 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 77451 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77451?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 77451 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 77451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77451?

Health data for ZIP code 77451 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 77451 in?

ZIP code 77451 observes the CST timezone.