77597 ZIP Code — Wallisville, TX
Chambers County, Texas
ZIP code 77597 is located in Wallisville, Texas, within Chambers County. It covers approximately 16.40 square miles and serves a population of 398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/409.
About ZIP code 77597
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 $318,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 61 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
398
population
16.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77597 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77597
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wallisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77560 Hankamer (6.8 mi)
77514 Anahuac (12.6 mi)
77520 Baytown (12.8 mi)
77520 Baytown (12.8 mi)
77538 Devers (12.8 mi)
77575 Liberty (16.7 mi)
77521 Baytown (17.4 mi)
77521 Baytown (17.4 mi)
77523 Baytown (18.1 mi)
77523 Baytown (18.1 mi)
77535 Dayton (19.3 mi)
77535 Dayton (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 398 |
| Population density | 24 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.8595 |
| Longitude | -94.6881 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/409 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 31.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 19.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 36.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 13.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
398
Population
24
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$53,331
Per capita income
$318,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
2.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
171
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
5–9
5
8
10–14
6
15
15–19
9
67
25–34
44
32
35–44
21
57
45–54
37
38
55–59
25
9
60–64
6
7
65–74
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51 | 12.8% |
| 18 and over | 347 | 87.2% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 2.8% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Black or African American
18.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 18.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 31.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 19.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 36.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 13.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
0.5%
$50k–$75k
39.5%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k+
16.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 0.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 39.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.8% |
| $200k+ | 16.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
10.6%
$300k–$500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
22.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.5% |
| 3 or more | 55.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 91.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 64 | 33.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 32 | 16.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 45 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 49 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 7.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 5.3% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.8% | 40.6% |
| Married | 29.4% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 27 | 42.2% |
| High school | 24 | 37.5% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
31.3%
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Manufacturing
18.8%
Public administration
9.1%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Professional & management
6.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.9% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 30.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.2% |
| Government | 25.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.9% |
| Carpool | 18.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 27.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 60.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.2% |
| Retirement income | 7.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.9% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.7% |
| Public insurance | 18.3% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 398 | 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) | 385 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 385 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 351 | 88.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 20 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 2.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.7% |
| Internet access | 80.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77597
What city is ZIP code 77597 in?
ZIP code 77597 is primarily assigned to Wallisville, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77597 in?
ZIP code 77597 falls within Chambers County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77597?
The median home value in ZIP code 77597 is $318,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 77597?
ZIP code 77597 has an estimated population of 398 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77597 in?
ZIP code 77597 observes the CST timezone.