ZIP Code 77617 - Gilchrist Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 77617 is located in Gilchrist Texas. Portions of 77617 are also in Bolivar Peninsula. 77617 is primarily within Chambers County, with some portions in Galveston County and Jefferson County. Regionally, 77617 is located in Metro Houston.
ZIP Code 77617 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Gilchrist |
| Primary County | Chambers County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 38 |
| Area Code(s) | 409 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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77617 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 77617 is White. The current unemployment level in 77617 is 4.1%.
| Population | 38 |
| Population Growth Rate | -28.13% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 96 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.4% |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.09% |
77617 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 76.09% |
| Black | 11 | 23.91% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 21 | 17.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 25 | 20.66% |
| High School Diploma | 43 | 35.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 7.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 12 | 9.92% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 9.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
77617 Geography
| Coordinates | 29.51526451, -94.48180389 |
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| Regions | Metro Houston Beaumont-Port Arthur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 57 Square Miles |
77617 Schools
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