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Chambers County, TX
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Chambers County, Texas.
Population
51,498
Land area
597sq mi
People per sq mi
86
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Chambers County
Chambers County at a glance
- Chambers County is 25% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $109,804, 40% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,500 (16% above Texas) and median rent is $1,609 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mont Belvieu (9,020), Beach City (3,309) and Winnie (3,290).
Local data for Chambers County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chambers County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,804
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$329,500
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,609/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,667), German Americans (6,753), Irish Americans (4,011).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,532
23,244 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,866
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $5,654 per person
PPP loans
$82.2M
741 loans, 8,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$148K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chambers County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chambers County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
202
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
3,453
22.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chambers County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chambers County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chambers County, TX?
- Mont Belvieu is the largest city or town in Chambers County, with about 9,020 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chambers County?
- Chambers County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77514, 77523, 77560, 77580, 77597.
- What is the population of Chambers County, TX?
- About 51,498 people live in Chambers County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chambers County?
- Chambers County borders Harris County, Galveston County, Jefferson County, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023