| City: | Kendleton, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Powell Point |
| County: | Fort Bend County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:59 AM |
| Population: | 495 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 281 / 832 / 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.4472, -96.0035 |
| Land Area: | 6.906 sq mi |
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Kendleton's post office serves a wider area than the town itself. With 322 PO Boxes supporting a community of just 208 households, the adoption rate of 1.55 means this facility handles mail for surrounding rural areas without their own carrier delivery. The post office isn't just serving Kendleton residents—it's a regional hub for Fort Bend County's southwestern corner.
This is a PO Box-only ZIP code. The 495 residents don't have street delivery as an option. While rural routes operate here (6 rural carrier routes serve the area), these are for delivery to addresses outside the town boundaries. Within Kendleton proper, mail goes to boxes at the post office. It's a common pattern for small Texas towns where population density doesn't justify door-to-door service.
The community spreads across just 0.32 square miles of land, making it one of the smaller incorporated areas in the Houston metro region. Most residents live along Willie Melton Boulevard or near Highway 59, which cuts through town. The median household income sits at $41,838, below the state median but typical for rural Fort Bend County communities.
Kendleton's demographics tell a story of long-established roots. The median age is 40.7 years, and the population is predominantly African American (61% of residents). The town has 225 total housing units but only 208 are occupied, giving it a 92% occupancy rate. Most homes are single-family residences owned by their occupants. It's the kind of place where generations stay put.
Kendleton has minimal street infrastructure with just two named routes. Willie Melton Boulevard serves as the main local street, while Highway 59 provides the primary corridor connection. The limited street count reflects the town's small geographic footprint and PO Box-centered mail service.
ZIP Code 77451 has 495 residents and 208 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.8% male and 57.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (60.8%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 495Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 515Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 71.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 208Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $128,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 100 | 63 | 87 | 55 | 50 | 41 | 79 | 62 | 53 | 36 | 588 | 472 | 510 | 515 |
| Decennial Census | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 495 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.7
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 45.3
| 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 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 3 | 12 | 7 |
| Total | 31 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 43 | 31 | 38 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
| White: | 61 | 10.18% |
| Black: | 301 | 50.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 154 | 25.71% |
| Asian: | 6 | 1.00% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 77 | 12.85% |
| Total: | 599 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 212 | 42.83% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 283 | 57.17% | 45.3 years |
| Total: | 495 | 100% | 40.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 449 | 87.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 58 | 11.26% |
| Total Population: | 515 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 457 | 88.74% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 58 | 11.26% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,125, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $4,125 (15.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,792. Family households earn a median of $36,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.0%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (58.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,000 | $26,250 | $23,438 | $23,750 | $13,571 | $14,167 | $22,083 | $25,179 | $28,333 | $29,375 | $51,106 | $55,417 | $41,838 | $31,125 |
| Median Family Income | $27,778 | $22,000 | $22,813 | $26,250 | $21,250 | $14,375 | $26,875 | $0 | $32,917 | $0 | $40,357 | $44,821 | $42,067 | $36,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,667 | $45,179 | $47,857 | $13,750 | $9,318 | $0 | $0 | $24,375 | $27,917 | $28,125 | $0 | $0 | $21,974 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,188 | $42,578 | $42,153 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $23,250 | $21,875 | $20,938 | $24,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,813 | $0 | $51,964 | $0 |
| Employed: | 185 | 55.89% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 2.11% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 139 | 41.99% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 11.89% |
| Service: | 109 | 58.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 35 | 18.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 3.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 6.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 185 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $128,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $62,800 (95.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,500. The median gross rent is $1,365, which is about the same as the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,365. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.39% (25.00% with a mortgage, 75.00% free-and-clear) and renters 36.61% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.46%, which is much higher than 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 | $66,000 | $73,200 | $70,900 | $75,700 | $0 | $62,500 | $65,000 | $63,100 | $61,300 | $0 | $103,600 | $96,000 | $115,100 | $128,800 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 2.99% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 19.40% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 15 | 22.39% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 17 | 25.37% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 20 | 29.85% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $1,089 | $1,167 | $1,365 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 15.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 87 | 47.54% |
| Renter Occupied: | 67 | 36.61% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 78.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 50 | 21.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 233 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 181 | 77.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 5.58% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 16.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 233 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.70% 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 84.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 34.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 17.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 51.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 15.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.71%). College enrollment is 11.04%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 12.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 3.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 136 | 52.71% |
| Some college, no degree: | 47 | 18.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 3.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.55% |
| Total: | 258 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 218 | 84.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 4.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 89 | 16.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 266 | 49.91% |
| No Insurance: | 178 | 33.40% |
| Total: | 533 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 355 | 66.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 38.5% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 15.7% | 27.0% |
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): | 112 | 68.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 33 | 20.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 11.04% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 145 | 88.96% |
ZIP Code 77451 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $463,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 12,359Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $131,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $463,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77451 is located in Fort Bend County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 22nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 77451. It covers 6.906 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 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: | 6.906 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1032.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Houston, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4838848Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kendleton city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77451 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.