| City: | Stowell, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Figridge |
| County: | Chambers County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:49 AM |
| Population: | 429 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 409 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.7905, -94.3844 |
| Land Area: | 1.923 sq mi |
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This is a true PO Box only zone. There's no alternative delivery available locally, though one rural carrier route (Route R) does provide limited street delivery along State Highway 124. The Figridge area, listed as an alternate name for this ZIP, shares the same postal infrastructure. That's common in rural Texas, where named communities often consolidate mail service at a single post office.
The numbers tell the story of extended rural living. With 429 people and just 112 occupied households, the population-to-household ratio of 3.83 is higher than suburban averages. Families here tend to be larger or multi-generational. The median age of 33.8 years sits right in the middle, younger than retirement communities but older than college towns.
Stowell's post office maintains nine ZIP+4 codes covering just 1.92 square miles of land. Seven of those codes are dedicated to PO Box ranges, while only two handle street addresses. The single named building in the postal database is simply "POSTMASTER," confirming this facility's focus on box service over street delivery.
Only one street appears in the delivery database: State Highway 124. This major route has one ZIP+4 record for street delivery, serving the limited number of addresses that receive rural carrier service. The rest of Stowell's mail flows through the PO Box system at the post office counter.
Only one street appears in delivery records: State Highway 124, which serves as the main route through this rural area. The single ZIP+4 record for this highway indicates minimal street delivery, with the post office relying almost entirely on PO Box service for its customers.
ZIP Code 77661 has 429 residents and 112 households (average 3.83 persons per household). The median age is 33.8 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.9% male and 44.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.4%) and White (36.4%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 429Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 102Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 223.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 112Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 768 | 871 | 916 | 1,194 | 1,064 | 950 | 852 | 742 | 671 | 1,292 | 363 | 371 | 393 | 102 |
| Decennial Census | 962 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 429 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.8
Male Median Age: 27.2
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 39 | 45 | 55 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 31 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 1 |
| White: | 156 | 29.38% |
| Black: | 84 | 15.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 169 | 31.83% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.38% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 3.01% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 104 | 19.59% |
| Total: | 531 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 240 | 55.94% | 27.2 years |
| Females: | 189 | 44.06% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 429 | 100% | 33.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 102 | 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: | 102 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $41,619 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 64.7%, which is a bit higher 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 (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,619 | $42,554 | $80,029 | $57,240 | $57,051 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $41,311 | $42,989 | $80,029 | $57,240 | $57,051 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $53,315 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $48,575 | $49,198 | $65,756 | $66,694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $50,938 | $50,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 66 | 64.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 36 | 35.29% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 66 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $76,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,500. 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 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 43.10%, 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 | $76,300 | $78,600 | $83,100 | $88,200 | $101,500 | $0 | $86,300 | $0 | $120,500 | $114,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 66 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 66 | 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 56.90% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 50 | 43.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 50 | 43.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 66 | 56.90% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 66 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77661 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 121 people with an annual payroll of $4,773,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 219Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,029,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,773,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 121Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77661 is located in Chambers 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 77661. It covers 1.923 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.049 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: | 1.923 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.049 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: | 4870520Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Stowell CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77661 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.