77665 ZIP Code — Winnie, TX

Chambers County, Texas

ZIP code 77665 is located in Winnie, Texas, within Chambers County. It covers approximately 171.47 square miles and serves a population of 6,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77665

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 $161,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,564. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,593

population

171.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winnie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77622 Hamshire (4.8 mi) 77705 Beaumont (13.3 mi) 77514 Anahuac (14.5 mi) 77560 Hankamer (14.7 mi) 77640 Port Arthur (15.4 mi) 77713 Beaumont (17.3 mi) 77538 Devers (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,593
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	171.47 sq mi
Water area	1.72 sq mi
Latitude	29.7916
Longitude	-94.3499
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	39.8%	31.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	19.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	36.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	13.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,593

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$70,564

Median household income

$27,503

Per capita income

$161,100

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

2,042

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

139

205

5–9

175

279

10–14

238

387

15–19

331

278

20–24

237

214

25–34

183

455

35–44

389

625

45–54

534

238

55–59

203

109

60–64

367

65–74

313

170

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,573	23.9%
18 and over	5,020	76.1%
65 and over	1,119	17.0%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64%

Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

Other race 11.6%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,046	64%
Hispanic or Latino	1,293	16.4%
Other race	914	11.6%
Two or more races	476	6%
Asian	114	1.4%
Black or African American	36	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	31.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	19.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	36.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	13.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 20.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	20.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$70,564

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,100
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	77.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,423	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	152	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	323	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	161	7.8%
Households with children under 18	899	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	646	31.4%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	19.9%
Married	52.5%	60.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	11.1%
Divorced	10.3%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	1.9%
Kindergarten	112	6.9%
Elementary school	710	43.9%
High school	406	25.1%
College / grad school	358	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Public administration 15.0%

Construction 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 9.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 73.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	475	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	22.7%
Uninsured under 19	23.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,292	95.4%
Spanish	514	8.2%
Other Indo-European	410	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	103	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,876	89.1%
Born in same state	5,835	88.5%
Born in different state	4,392	66.6%
Foreign born	41	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	717	10.9%
Not a US citizen	179	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	859	13%
French	696	10.6%
Italian	553	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	112	1.7%
German	82	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	99.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77665

What city is ZIP code 77665 in?

ZIP code 77665 is primarily assigned to Winnie, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77665 in?

ZIP code 77665 falls within Chambers County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77665?

19% of residents in ZIP code 77665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77665 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 77665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77665 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 77665 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77665?

The median home value in ZIP code 77665 is $161,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 77665 in?

ZIP code 77665 observes the CST timezone.