City

Kemah, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥6,583Population
💰$85,726Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$376,600Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 18.4%Black: 4.8%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic18.4%
Black4.8%
Asian2.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (1%)
HS Graduate644 (13.9%)
Some College683 (14.8%)
Associates898 (19.4%)
Bachelors383 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,977 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 13.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad13.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,726 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$376,600 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,667/mo
Total Housing Units3,304
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Kemah, TX

Kemah is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,583 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Kemah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,726 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kemah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $376,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,667 per month.

The population of Kemah is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.38%).

Kemah, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Kemah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77565 6,583 $85,726 $376,600 $1,667 2.4% 51.0% 57.3%