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Channelview, TX
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77530.
Population
43,605
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,026
ZIP codes
1
Channelview and its ZIP codes
Channelview at a glance
- Channelview is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $64,422, 18% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 (31% below Texas) and median rent is $1,279 a month.
Local data for Channelview, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Channelview, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,422
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (26,722), Salvadoran Americans (1,894), German Americans (1,509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Channelview.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
PPP loans
$77.1M
821 loans, 6,805 jobs reported
How people get to work
Channelview, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Channelview, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
54.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Channelview, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.8%
U.S. 11.1% +21.7 pts
ZIP codes in Channelview
1 in or overlapping Channelview. Population shown
Cities near Channelview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.1 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| Deer ParkCity | 5.9 mi | 10.5 |
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena ParkCity | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| La PorteCity | 9.7 mi | 18.6 |
| PasadenaCity | 9.9 mi | 43.7 |
| BaytownCity | 10 mi | 40.5 |
| South HoustonCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.9 |
| ShoreacresCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 15 mi | 17.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Channelview, TX in?
- Channelview is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Channelview, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Channelview include 77530.
- What is the population of Channelview, TX?
- About 43,605 people live in Channelview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Channelview?
- Nearby places include Cloverleaf (2.7 mi), Highlands (4.1 mi), Sheldon (5 mi), Deer Park (5.9 mi), Barrett (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023