ZIP Code 77581
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Brazoria County, Texas.
- Population
- 50,240
- Median household income
- $106,556
- Median home value
- $309,100
+3.7%’19–’23
+15.0%’19–’23
+31.0%’19–’23
ZIP Code 77581 (Brazoria County, Texas) is home to about 50,240 residents. Its median household income of $106,556 runs above the Brazoria County figure of $95,155.
Between 2019 and 2023, ZIP Code 77581's population grew 3.7% from 48,438 to 50,240, while its median gross rent rose 29.9% from $1,225 to $1,591.
3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Households average 2.82 people.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 50,240
- Median age
- 37.4 yrs
- Median household income
- $106,556
- Median home value
- $309,100
- Median gross rent
- $1,591
- Housing units
- 18,285
- Homeownership rate
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202348,43850,240
$92,687$106,556
$235,900$309,100
$1,225$1,591
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 48,438 | $92,687 | $235,900 | $1,225 |
| 2020 | 50,737 | $95,273 | $244,800 | $1,224 |
| 2021 | 50,733 | $102,333 | $260,600 | $1,324 |
| 2022 | 50,554 | $105,053 | $289,400 | $1,485 |
| 2023 | 50,240 | $106,556 | $309,100 | $1,591 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 55.9%
5 to 1720.8%
18 to 247.3%
25 to 3412.2%
35 to 4415.4%
45 to 5413.6%
55 to 6411.9%
65 to 748.1%
75 and over5.0%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,952 | 5.9% |
| 5 to 17 | 10,439 | 20.8% |
| 18 to 24 | 3,650 | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 | 6,105 | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 7,734 | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 | 6,845 | 13.6% |
| 55 to 64 | 5,957 | 11.9% |
| 65 to 74 | 4,064 | 8.1% |
| 75 and over | 2,494 | 5.0% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 23,712 | 47.2% |
| Black or African American | 5,180 | 10.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 78 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3,511 | 7.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 169 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,162 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16,428 | 32.7% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma6.2%
High school graduate25.3%
Some college or associate's32.8%
Bachelor's degree23.0%
Graduate or professional degree12.8%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 2,055 | 6.2% |
| High school graduate | 8,387 | 25.3% |
| Some college or associate's | 10,878 | 32.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,646 | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4,233 | 12.8% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 33 min
Drove alone77.2%
Carpooled7.5%
Public transit1.4%
Walked0.5%
Bicycle0.1%
Worked from home12.3%
Other means1.0%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 19,607 | 77.2% |
| Carpooled | 1,893 | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 359 | 1.4% |
| Walked | 127 | 0.5% |
| Bicycle | 21 | 0.1% |
| Worked from home | 3,127 | 12.3% |
| Other means | 258 | 1.0% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 3,325 | 14.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 7,216 | 32.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 6,196 | 27.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 2,691 | 12.1% |
| 60+ min | 2,837 | 12.7% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.82
- Poverty rate
- 3.2% (1,615 of 49,970)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 13,219 | 74.5% |
| Nonfamily households | 4,520 | 25.5% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1996
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 17,739 | 97.0% |
| Vacant | 546 | 3.0% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 13,610 | 76.7% |
| Renter-occupied | 4,129 | 23.3% |
1-unit, detached78.8%
1-unit, attached1.8%
2 to 4 units1.4%
5 to 19 units9.7%
20 or more units4.9%
Mobile home & other3.5%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 14,401 | 78.8% |
| 1-unit, attached | 324 | 1.8% |
| 2 to 4 units | 256 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 19 units | 1,781 | 9.7% |
| 20 or more units | 887 | 4.9% |
| Mobile home & other | 636 | 3.5% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 77581
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.04 sq mi
- Center point
- 29.5616, -95.2798
Counties this ZIP covers
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6National ZIP rankings
21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)