ZIP Code 77423
standardSource:
Brookshire · Waller County · Texas
- Population
- 9,483
- Median income
- $84,490
- Median home value
- $314,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.6%
- Land area
- 373.3 sq mi
25/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77423 in Brookshire, Texas has a population of 9,483. The median household income is $84,490, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $314,800, 13% above the US average. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 373.3 square miles in Brookshire, Waller County, Texas. The area is home to 9,483 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77423 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77423 sits at $84,490 (12% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,059. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $314,800 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,394 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Waller County, so you can benchmark 77423 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77423
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77423.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
33 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 77423?
34.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
20.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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