ZIP Code 77486
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West Columbia · Brazoria County · Texas
- Population
- 6,851
- Median income
- $74,857
- Median home value
- $240,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 123.0 sq mi
56/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77486 in West Columbia, Texas has a population of 6,851. The median household income is $74,857, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $240,200, 14% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.0 square miles in West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas. The area is home to 6,851 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 77486 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77486 sits at $74,857 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,018. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 77486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77486
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77486.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 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 77486, West Columbia, 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
6,851
Population
123.0
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77486?
34.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
4.4%
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?
$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
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?
3,213
Total Housing Units
2,748
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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