City

Gilchrist, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥38Population
💰$72,885Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂67.4Median Age
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
32%
65+
68%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
HS Graduate9 (32.1%)
Associates6 (21.4%)
Bachelors6 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree7 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.1%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad32.1%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,885 ≈ Avg
Total Housing Units105
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
59%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
73%
About Gilchrist, TX

Gilchrist is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.4 years.

Economically, Gilchrist is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,885 is near the national average.

The population of Gilchrist is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Gilchrist, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Gilchrist
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77617 38 $72,885 0.0% 46.4% 59.1%