| City: | Kemah, Texas |
| City Alias: | Clear Lake Shores, Clear Lk Shrs |
| County: | Galveston County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:51:37 PM |
| Population: | 6,966 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 281 / 832 / 346 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.5351, -95.0327 |
| Land Area: | 3.564 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77565 has 6,966 residents and 3,146 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 47.4 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (77.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 6,966Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 6,583Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 10,126Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,954.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,726Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,146Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $376,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,751 | 5,683 | 5,735 | 6,086 | 6,376 | 7,207 | 7,233 | 7,945 | 8,650 | 6,953 | 6,555 | 6,493 | 6,583 |
| Decennial Census | 5,790 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6,966 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.4
Male Median Age: 47.6
Female Median Age: 47.1
| 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 | 140 | 158 | 189 | 194 | 169 | 189 | 183 | 167 | 216 | 257 | 288 | 314 | 315 | 249 | 204 | 94 | 70 | 55 |
| Female | 145 | 151 | 174 | 242 | 185 | 164 | 187 | 198 | 202 | 249 | 312 | 322 | 295 | 236 | 191 | 86 | 83 | 93 |
| Total | 285 | 309 | 363 | 436 | 354 | 353 | 370 | 365 | 418 | 506 | 600 | 636 | 610 | 485 | 395 | 180 | 153 | 148 |
| White: | 5,382 | 74.27% |
| Black: | 225 | 3.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,110 | 15.32% |
| Asian: | 213 | 2.94% |
| American Indian: | 52 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 14 | 0.19% |
| Other: | 251 | 3.46% |
| Total: | 7,247 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,451 | 49.54% | 47.6 years |
| Females: | 3,515 | 50.46% | 47.1 years |
| Total: | 6,966 | 100% | 47.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,777 | 87.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 175 | 2.66% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 333 | 5.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 298 | 9.59% |
| Total Population: | 6,583 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,952 | 90.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 631 | 9.59% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $85,726, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,292), is up $10,404 (13.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,444. Family households earn a median of $128,178 versus $58,239 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,939). By gender, male median income is $93,313 and female is $72,641, which is far above the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $20,672 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.9%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,322 | $71,958 | $80,000 | $77,589 | $73,772 | $66,994 | $68,062 | $63,322 | $66,282 | $71,176 | $85,625 | $81,921 | $85,726 |
| Median Family Income | $90,610 | $100,000 | $90,511 | $97,684 | $89,346 | $84,375 | $83,847 | $80,516 | $81,270 | $92,348 | $107,083 | $115,568 | $128,178 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,909 | $39,916 | $44,013 | $46,905 | $54,804 | $55,150 | $55,054 | $48,989 | $47,951 | $49,864 | $62,321 | $64,335 | $58,239 |
| Median Male Income | $63,188 | $69,127 | $75,179 | $72,841 | $64,568 | $73,030 | $75,781 | $69,306 | $80,650 | $88,630 | $100,000 | $98,281 | $93,313 |
| Median Female Income | $50,814 | $46,220 | $44,678 | $42,292 | $42,062 | $42,088 | $44,096 | $41,810 | $46,996 | $55,409 | $59,363 | $64,157 | $72,641 |
| Employed: | 3,613 | 63.90% |
| Unemployed: | 91 | 1.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,950 | 34.49% |
| Total: | 5,654 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,918 | 53.09% |
| Service: | 419 | 11.60% |
| Sales and Office: | 876 | 24.25% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 141 | 3.90% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 259 | 7.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3,613 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $376,600, which is far above the state median ($260,400), is up $188,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,500. The median gross rent is $1,667, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $675 (68.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $396. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.31% (58.49% with a mortgage, 41.51% free-and-clear) and renters 42.69% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.90%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,300 | $194,600 | $168,300 | $179,500 | $197,800 | $216,300 | $234,000 | $245,300 | $263,100 | $284,500 | $290,800 | $342,100 | $376,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 44 | 3.42% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 355 | 27.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 671 | 52.22% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 84 | 6.54% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 53 | 4.12% |
| $3,000 or more: | 39 | 3.04% |
| No Rent: | 39 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 1,285 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $992 | $1,105 | $1,116 | $1,186 | $1,228 | $1,192 | $1,223 | $1,231 | $1,271 | $1,262 | $1,415 | $1,640 | $1,667 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,009 | 33.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 716 | 23.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,285 | 42.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3,010 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3,010 | 91.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 294 | 8.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,304 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,146 | 64.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,125 | 34.05% |
| Other Units: | 33 | 1.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,304 | 100% |
In 2023, 42.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 94.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (17.40%). Public coverage is 25.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.50%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 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 high school (37.76%). College enrollment is 31.65%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 106 | 2.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 146 | 3.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 855 | 17.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,315 | 27.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 383 | 7.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,369 | 28.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 671 | 13.85% |
| Total: | 4,845 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4,593 | 94.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,040 | 42.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,812 | 65.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,697 | 23.24% |
| No Insurance: | 792 | 10.85% |
| Total: | 7,301 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 6,509 | 89.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
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: | 40 | 2.49% |
| Kindergarten: | 50 | 3.12% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 401 | 24.98% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 606 | 37.76% |
| College or graduate school: | 508 | 31.65% |
| Total: | 1,605 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 90 | 5.61% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,057 | 65.86% |
ZIP Code 77565 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 362 business establishments, employing about 5,892 people with an annual payroll of $240,045,000. USPS data shows 4,582 residential mailboxes and 588 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 4,582Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 588Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,499Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,568Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,708Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 362Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $57,499,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $240,045,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,892Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77565 is located in Galveston County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 77565. It covers 3.564 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.054 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 7,274,714Source: Census |
| MSA: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.564 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.054 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2441.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4838776Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kemah city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77565 is in the Clear Creek Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 October 1, 2025.