PlainZIP

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
$75,272
Median income
$287,600
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,066. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $287,600 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,239 monthly, and 79.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Austin County, letting you compare 77474 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 77474

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sealy, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77474.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77474?

40.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%

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

$35,066

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77474 ranks nationally

Sealy, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,272 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,571

Total Housing Units

5,861

Occupied Units

710

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$287,600

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77474 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
77473 San Felipe, TX 97 4.5 mi
77485 Wallis, TX 4,054 12.2 mi

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77418 standard
Bellville, TX
Pop: 9,585
77485 standard
Wallis, TX
Pop: 4,054
78940 standard
Fayetteville, TX
Pop: 2,098
78950 standard
New Ulm, TX
Pop: 2,038
78944 standard
Industry, TX
Pop: 562
78931 standard
Bleiblerville, TX
Pop: 323

Related Areas

Austin County Sealy, TX Texas

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.

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