Sealy, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77474
Austin County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,782
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,272
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sealy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77474 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77474 (Sealy, TX) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.7 in 2023 to 298.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77474 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sealy, Austin County, Texas, home to 12,782 residents across 539.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77474 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,272 (0% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,066. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,600 (16% above the average Texas ZIP), while 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,239.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Austin County, so 77474 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sealy, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77474.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77474, Sealy, 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
12,782
Population
539.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77474?
40.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
15.0%
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?
$75,272
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$35,066
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77474 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Sealy, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,272 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,571housing units
6,571
Total Housing Units
5,861
Occupied Units
710
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,600
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,239
Median Rent
1993
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77474 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 203 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 222 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 259 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 284 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 298 |
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 337 business establishments in ZIP 77474, employing approximately 5,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,490,000.
337
Businesses
5,224
Employees
$272.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 39 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77474
Sealy (77474)
12,782 residents
- 77485 4,054
Wallis (77485)
4,054 residents
- 77473 97
San Felipe (77473)
97 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77474 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77474, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,782 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77474 in?
ZIP code 77474 (Sealy) is located in Austin County, Texas. Austin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/austin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77474?
ZIP code 77474 in Sealy, TX has a population of 12,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77474?
The median household income in ZIP 77474 is $75,272, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77474?
The median home value in ZIP 77474 is $287,600, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77474 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77474?
ZIP code 77474 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 5,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77474?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77474 are: Retail trade (49), Construction (39), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77474?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77474 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 77474?
In ZIP code 77474, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 77474?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77474 is 29.8 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 77474?
In ZIP code 77474, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77474 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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