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West Columbia, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77486

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

6,851
56/sq mi
$74,857
Median income
$240,200
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77486 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77486 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas, home to 6,851 residents across 123.0 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77486 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,857 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,018. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $240,200 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $983 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brazoria County, so you can benchmark 77486 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 77486

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Columbia, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77486.

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 77486, West Columbia, 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

6,851

Population

123.0

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77486?

34.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%

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?

$74,857

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,018

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77486 ranks nationally

West Columbia, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,857 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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,213

Total Housing Units

2,748

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$240,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1982

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77486 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 216
2021 +3.6% 224
2022 +19.5% 268
2023 +3.7% 278
2024 +2.1% 283

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 120 business establishments in ZIP 77486, employing approximately 999 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,371,000.

120

Businesses

999

Employees

$34.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 28 23.3%
Retail trade 19 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 17 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.5%
Finance and insurance 8 6.7%
Construction 5 4.2%
Manufacturing 4 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%

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 77486 vs 77430 →

ZIP 77486 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 77486 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77486 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77486 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77430 Damon, TX 2,283 7.7 mi
77480 Sweeny, TX 8,097 6.9 mi
77444 Guy, TX 784 10.7 mi

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Pearland, TX
Pop: 70,228
77511 standard
Alvin, TX
Pop: 46,627
77581 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 42,383
77515 standard
Angleton, TX
Pop: 30,309
77566 standard
Lake Jackson, TX
Pop: 28,739
77583 standard
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Pop: 28,531

Related Areas

Brazoria County West Columbia, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77486 in? ▼
ZIP code 77486 (West Columbia) is located in Brazoria County, Texas. Brazoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brazoria-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77486? ▼
ZIP code 77486 in West Columbia, TX has a population of 6,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77486? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77486 is $74,857, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77486? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77486 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77486? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77486 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77486? ▼
ZIP code 77486 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 999 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77486? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77486 are: Accommodation and food services (28), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77486? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77486 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 77486? ▼
In ZIP code 77486, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 77486? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77486 is 28.2 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 77486? ▼
In ZIP code 77486, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77486? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77486 is 9.0% 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.