77655 ZIP Code — Sabine Pass, TX

Jefferson County, Texas

ZIP code 77655 is located in Sabine Pass, Texas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 46.85 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77655

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,472. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 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 smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 54%.

Overall, ZIP code 77655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

294

population

46.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sabine Pass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77640 Port Arthur (5.8 mi) 77642 Port Arthur (16.9 mi) 77705 Beaumont (18 mi) 77619 Groves (19.2 mi) 77622 Hamshire (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	245

Geography
Land area	46.85 sq mi
Water area	11.88 sq mi
Latitude	29.6912
Longitude	-94.0369
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	39.4%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$68,472

Median household income

$45,033

Per capita income

$142,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

12.1%

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	15	5.1%
18 and over	279	94.9%
65 and over	102	34.7%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	266	88.1%
Two or more races	22	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.6%
Black or African American	6	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.7%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 26.3%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	26.3%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$68,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.1%
2000–2009	63.6%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	47.7%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.1%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.4%
Electricity	76.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	70	40.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.6%
Households with children under 18	8	4.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	46.2%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.5%	18.0%
Married	56.1%	59.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.9%	13.9%
Divorced	16.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	57.9%
High school	5	26.3%
College / grad school	2	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.6%

Public administration 20.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Retail trade 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	15.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.6

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	54.1%
Under 18	66.7%
18–64 years	35.2%
65 and over	82.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	293	99.7%
Spanish	12	4.1%
Other Indo-European	12	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	284	96.6%
Born in same state	282	95.9%
Born in different state	202	68.7%
Foreign born	2	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.4%
Not a US citizen	2	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	27.6%
French	23	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77655

What city is ZIP code 77655 in?

ZIP code 77655 is primarily assigned to Sabine Pass, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77655 in?

ZIP code 77655 falls within Jefferson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77655 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 77655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 77655 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 77655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77655 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 77655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77655?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 77655 in?

ZIP code 77655 observes the CST timezone.