ZIP code 77617
Where is ZIP code 77617?
Gilchrist, Texas
Galveston County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 77617 belongs to Gilchrist, Texas in Galveston County. 77617 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gilchrist post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 409. About 44 people live in the 77617 area, where the median household income is $75,703. The closest ZIP codes are 77623 (High Island, 3.4 mi northeast), 77514 (Anahuac, 11.9 mi northwest) and 77650 (Port Bolivar, 14.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 77617 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gilchrist |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 409 |
| Coordinates | 29.523, -94.4755 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 776 |
Population and income in 77617
| Population | 44 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.1 years · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 55% |
| Median household income | $75,703 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,689 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 96 |
| Households | 23 (1.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (plus 1.72 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77617. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77617
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77623 | High Island, TX | 3.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77514 | Anahuac, TX | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 77650 | Port Bolivar, TX | 14.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77661 | Stowell, TX | 18.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77665 | Winnie, TX | 21.8 mi N | Standard |
| 77553 | Galveston, TX | 23.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77555 | Galveston, TX | 23.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 77592 | Texas City, TX | 23.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77550 | Galveston, TX | 24.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 77560 | Hankamer, TX | 25.3 mi N | Standard |
| 77622 | Hamshire, TX | 25.6 mi N | Standard |
| 77597 | Wallisville, TX | 26.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77617 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77617
PO BOX 123
GILCHRIST TX 77617
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Caplen: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77617-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77617?
- 77617 is a Gilchrist, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77617 in?
- ZIP code 77617 is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77617 in?
- 77617 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77617?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77617 use area code 409.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77617?
- About 44 people live in ZIP code 77617, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77617?
- The median household income in 77617 is $75,703 a year, higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 77617 for a street address?
- No. 77617 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gilchrist use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77617?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77617 are 77623 (High Island, 3.4 miles), 77514 (Anahuac, 11.9 miles), 77650 (Port Bolivar, 14.3 miles) and 77661 (Stowell, 18.5 miles).