77661 ZIP Code — Stowell, TX

Chambers County, Texas

ZIP code 77661 is located in Stowell, Texas, within Chambers County. It covers approximately 1.92 square miles and serves a population of 371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77661

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

371

population

1.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77661

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City	Status
Stowell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	371
Population density	193 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	1.92 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	29.7905
Longitude	-94.3844
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	83.4%	31.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	19.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	36.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	13.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

371

Population

193

People per sq mi

16.5

Median age

Median household income

$18,367

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.7%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

35–44

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	56.1%
18 and over	163	43.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	16.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Two or more races 21%

Black or African American 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	264	71.2%
Two or more races	78	21%
Black or African American	29	7.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.4%	31.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	19.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	36.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	13.0%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 30.1%

$35k–$50k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 46.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	30.1%
$35k–$50k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	46.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 56.1%

$100k–$150k 43.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.7%
Renter occupied	46.3%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	33.5%
1950–1959	49.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	82.9%
3 bedrooms	17.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	23.6%
Propane / LP gas	46.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	66	53.7%
Households with children under 18	86	69.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	27.9%
Married	100.0%	27.2%
Separated	0.0%	25.2%
Widowed	0.0%	19.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 35.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	124	75.2%
High school	41	24.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 66.3%

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	66.3%
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 10.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	30.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	30.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.7%
Under 18	22.1%
18–64 years	57.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	328	88.4%
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)	371	100.0%
Born in same state	371	100.0%
Born in different state	342	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	69.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77661

What city is ZIP code 77661 in?

ZIP code 77661 is primarily assigned to Stowell, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77661 in?

ZIP code 77661 falls within Chambers County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77661 family-oriented?

56% of residents in ZIP code 77661 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 77661 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 77661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 77661?

ZIP code 77661 has an estimated population of 371 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77661 in?

ZIP code 77661 observes the CST timezone.