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Pasadena, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77502

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

37,995
2,613/sq mi
$62,500
Median income
$177,400
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pasadena pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,613
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, with 37,995 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 2,613 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77502 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,502. Local economic indicators show a 25.6% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77502 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 77502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pasadena, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77502.

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 77502, Pasadena, 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

37,995

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

2,613

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77502?

31.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

32.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 83.7%

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

How ZIP 77502 ranks nationally

Pasadena, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,500 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 41.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$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 77502 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 77502 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 77502 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 77502 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77502 in? ▼
ZIP code 77502 (Pasadena) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77502? ▼
ZIP code 77502 in Pasadena, TX has a population of 37,995 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77502 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77502 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77502 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 83.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77502? ▼
ZIP code 77502 has 395 business establishments employing approximately 5,461 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77502 are: Retail trade (82), Health care and social assistance (47), Construction (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77502 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 77502? ▼
In ZIP code 77502, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 77502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77502 is 26.1 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 77502? ▼
In ZIP code 77502, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77502 is 25.6% 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.