PlainZIP

Pasadena, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77504

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

24,529
1,713/sq mi
$51,478
Median income
$227,400
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pasadena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1,713
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, with 24,529 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 1,713 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77504 reports a modest median household income of $51,478 (32% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,730. Local economic indicators show a 19.6% poverty rate alongside 8.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $227,400 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,173 monthly, and 42.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 77504 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pasadena, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77504.

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 77504, 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

24,529

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

1,713

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77504?

31.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 36.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%

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?

$51,478

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$25,730

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77504 ranks nationally

Pasadena, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,478 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,934

Total Housing Units

8,958

Occupied Units

976

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.0%
Renter 58.0%

$227,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,173

Median Rent

1981

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77504 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 198
2021 +9.6% 218
2022 +8.9% 237
2023 +16.0% 275
2024 -2.4% 268

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 520 business establishments in ZIP 77504, employing approximately 8,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $451,127,000.

520

Businesses

8,019

Employees

$451.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 178 34.2%
Retail trade 64 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 54 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 39 7.5%
Finance and insurance 37 7.1%
Construction 32 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.3%
Wholesale trade 16 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.3%
Information 6 1.1%
Manufacturing 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 77504 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 77504 ranks #7 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 77504 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 77504 ranks #8 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
77034 Houston, TX 33,678 2.1 mi
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 2.3 mi
77587 South Houston, TX 16,568 2.5 mi
77505 Pasadena, TX 23,223 3.1 mi
77506 Pasadena, TX 35,977 4.7 mi
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 4.2 mi
77089 Houston, TX 48,685 4.7 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 5.7 mi
77017 Houston, TX 32,561 4.7 mi
77075 Houston, TX 37,388 5.0 mi

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Pop: 71,969
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77504 in? ▼
ZIP code 77504 (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 77504? ▼
ZIP code 77504 in Pasadena, TX has a population of 24,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77504 is $51,478, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77504 is $227,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77504 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77504? ▼
ZIP code 77504 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 8,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77504 are: Health care and social assistance (178), Retail trade (64), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77504 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 77504? ▼
In ZIP code 77504, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 77504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77504 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77504? ▼
In ZIP code 77504, approximately 42.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77504 is 19.6% 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.