| City: | Rye, Texas |
| County: | Liberty County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:08 AM |
| Population: | 736 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 281 / 346 / 832 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.4596, -94.7437 |
| Land Area: | 24.698 sq mi |
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The ZIP code's delivery infrastructure reflects its rural character. Two rural carrier routes handle street delivery along Highway 146 and Stafford Road, the only named streets in the system. The post office itself operates as the primary mail hub, with 14 dedicated PO Box ZIP+4 records compared to just 3 street delivery records. There's no city carrier service here.
Liberty County's eastern edge near the Louisiana border creates a geographic service challenge. The ZIP covers minimal developed area (0.014 square miles of mapped delivery territory within 24.9 square miles of total land), which explains why so many residents choose PO Boxes over waiting for rural carrier routes that may take hours to complete their rounds.
Rye's demographics tell the story of a traditional rural community. The median age of 42.5 years sits above state averages, and households average 2.7 people. Of the 355 total housing units, 270 are occupied year-round, with 85 vacant (24%). The Census recorded 736 residents in 2020, a population that's remained stable for decades in this unincorporated area where Texas rural life continues largely unchanged.
The Rye post office maintains 494 active PO Boxes, serves 270 households, and operates 2 rural carrier routes covering Highway 146 and Stafford Road.
With only two named streets in the entire postal system, Rye's delivery infrastructure is among the most minimal in Texas. Highway 146 serves as the main corridor, while Stafford Road represents the only other street-delivery point. The near-total absence of street records confirms that PO Boxes aren't just preferred here—they're the standard for mail delivery in this rural community.
ZIP Code 77369 has 736 residents and 270 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 736Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 738Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,909Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 270Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,011 | 1,023 | 708 | 719 | 493 | 657 | 482 | 571 | 555 | 612 | 478 | 598 | 607 | 738 |
| Decennial Census | 1,018 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 736 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 47
Female Median Age: 39.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
| Female | 19 | 16 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 32 | 50 | 53 | 36 | 33 | 41 | 53 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 60 | 65 | 55 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 2 |
| White: | 645 | 83.98% |
| Black: | 14 | 1.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 80 | 10.42% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 24 | 3.13% |
| Total: | 768 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 358 | 48.64% | 47.0 years |
| Females: | 378 | 51.36% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 736 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 738 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 738 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 738 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,909, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,473 (29.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $155. Family households earn a median of $53,983 versus $17,550 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,433). By gender, male median income is $45,966 and female is $23,667, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,299 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,436 | $32,813 | $19,485 | $18,509 | $20,565 | $36,250 | $35,417 | $45,357 | $46,064 | $45,219 | $21,016 | $0 | $0 | $45,909 |
| Median Family Income | $38,264 | $34,766 | $35,365 | $24,118 | $35,568 | $43,482 | $44,474 | $45,923 | $46,596 | $46,844 | $28,750 | $0 | $53,773 | $53,983 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,586 | $18,214 | $18,026 | $12,833 | $13,929 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,077 | $17,550 |
| Median Male Income | $47,955 | $51,815 | $50,121 | $50,560 | $0 | $0 | $89,375 | $90,385 | $93,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,966 |
| Median Female Income | $29,569 | $29,100 | $15,972 | $16,645 | $0 | $39,063 | $0 | $39,038 | $54,091 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 | $23,333 | $23,667 |
| Employed: | 331 | 51.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 307 | 48.12% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64 | 19.34% |
| Service: | 99 | 29.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 81 | 24.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 8.76% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 58 | 17.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 331 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $79,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $46,800 (144.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.12%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $32,400 | $40,500 | $33,200 | $46,200 | $28,900 | $71,400 | $73,200 | $66,900 | $78,300 | $70,300 | $0 | $107,300 | $73,300 | $79,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $739 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 290 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 290 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 290 | 87.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 12.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 330 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 272 | 82.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 17.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 330 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 58.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 28.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 15.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 63 | 10.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 190 | 31.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 154 | 25.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 121 | 19.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 80 | 13.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 608 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 355 | 58.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 13.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 265 | 34.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 302 | 38.92% |
| No Insurance: | 209 | 26.93% |
| Total: | 776 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 567 | 73.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.6% | 15.2% | 22.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 14.4% | 19.6% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 70 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 70 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77369 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 490Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77369 is located in Liberty County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 36th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 77369. It covers 24.698 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.169 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,946,800Source: Census |
| MSA: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 24.698 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.169 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 36Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7125.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Houston, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77369 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.