ZIP Code 77502
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Pasadena · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 37,995
- Median income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $177,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.8%
- Land area
- 14.5 sq mi
2,613/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77502 in Pasadena, Texas has a population of 37,995. The median household income is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $177,400, 36% below the US average. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.5 square miles in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 37,995 residents, producing a population density of 2,613 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 77502 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77502 sits at $62,500 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,502. The poverty rate stands at 25.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $177,400 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,260 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77502 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 77502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 77502, Pasadena, 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
37,995
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
2,613
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77502?
31.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
32.4%
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?
$62,500
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$22,502
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
11,595
Total Housing Units
10,886
Occupied Units
709
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$1,260
Median Rent
1965
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77502 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 212 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 240 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 276 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 294 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 295 |
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 395 business establishments in ZIP 77502, employing approximately 5,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,849,000.
395
Businesses
5,461
Employees
$213.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 20.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 46 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 77502 vs 77506 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 2.4 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 2.3 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 2.2 mi |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 32,561 | 3.2 mi |
| 77503 | Pasadena, TX | 24,251 | 2.9 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 4.3 mi |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 4.5 mi |
| 77505 | Pasadena, TX | 23,223 | 4.4 mi |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 4.9 mi |
| 77061 | Houston, TX | 24,457 | 5.4 mi |
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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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