PlainZIP

Brookshire, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77423

Waller County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,483
25/sq mi
$84,490
Median income
$314,800
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookshire pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77423 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookshire, Waller County, Texas, home to 9,483 residents across 373.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77423 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,490 (12% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,059. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $314,800 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,394 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Waller County, letting you compare 77423 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 77423

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookshire, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77423.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77423, Brookshire, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,483

Population

373.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77423?

34.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.5%
African American 15.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$84,490

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$34,059

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77423 ranks nationally

Brookshire, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,490 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,296

Total Housing Units

5,734

Occupied Units

562

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$314,800

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,394

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

429

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+329%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77423 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.1% 214
2021 +13.0% 242
2022 +28.4% 311
2023 +14.1% 355
2024 +20.8% 429

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 362 business establishments in ZIP 77423, employing approximately 8,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $472,838,000.

362

Businesses

8,843

Employees

$472.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 15.5%
Manufacturing 44 12.2%
Retail trade 37 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 33 9.1%
Wholesale trade 30 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 22 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 21 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.1%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Finance and insurance 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77423 vs 77466 →

ZIP 77423 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77423 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77466 Pattison, TX 690 2.9 mi
77473 San Felipe, TX 97 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waller County

77445 standard
Hempstead, TX
Pop: 11,977
77484 standard
Waller, TX
Pop: 11,068
77446 standard
Prairie View, TX
Pop: 5,217
77466 standard
Pattison, TX
Pop: 690

Related Areas

Waller County Brookshire, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77423 in? ▼
ZIP code 77423 (Brookshire) is located in Waller County, Texas. Waller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waller-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77423? ▼
ZIP code 77423 in Brookshire, TX has a population of 9,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77423? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77423 is $84,490, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77423? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77423 is $314,800, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77423? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77423 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77423? ▼
ZIP code 77423 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 8,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77423? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77423 are: Construction (56), Manufacturing (44), Retail trade (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77423? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77423 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77423? ▼
In ZIP code 77423, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77423? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77423 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77423? ▼
In ZIP code 77423, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77423? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77423 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.