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Stowell, TX
Census-designated place in Chambers County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77661.
Population
1,823
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
1
Stowell and its ZIP codes
Stowell at a glance
- Stowell is 57% denser than Texas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Stowell, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stowell, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
49.0%
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,071), German Americans (231), Italian Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Stowell.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
$544K
14 loans, 50 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stowell, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled37.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stowell, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stowell, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Stowell
1 in or overlapping Stowell. Population shown
Cities near Stowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinnieCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4 |
| HamshireCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3 |
| FannettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| Taylor LandingCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| AnahuacCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| NomeCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ChinaCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak IslandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| DeversCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Bolivar PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 42.5 |
| Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Sour LakeCity | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| BeaumontCity | 25 mi | 82.1 |
| NederlandCity | 26 mi | 5.7 |
| Central GardensCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| Bevil OaksCity | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stowell, TX in?
- Stowell is in Chambers County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Stowell, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stowell include 77661.
- What is the population of Stowell, TX?
- About 1,823 people live in Stowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stowell?
- Nearby places include Winnie (2.6 mi), Hamshire (7 mi), Fannett (13 mi), Taylor Landing (16 mi), Anahuac (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023