Pasadena, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77505
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,223
- 980/sq mi High-density area
- $98,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pasadena pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 980
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77505 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77505 (Pasadena, TX) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.4 in 2023 to 266.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, with 23,223 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 980 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,125 (30% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,109. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,800 (19% above the average Texas ZIP), while 69.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,575.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77505 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pasadena, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77505.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance 47
Finance and insurance
47 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77505, 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
23,223
Population
23.7
Area (sq mi)
980
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77505?
35.6
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
12.2%
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?
$98,125
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$46,109
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77505 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Pasadena, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,125 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,794housing units
8,794
Total Housing Units
8,264
Occupied Units
530
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,800
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,575
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77505 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 196 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 243 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 262 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 266 |
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 698 business establishments in ZIP 77505, employing approximately 15,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,343,000.
698
Businesses
15,733
Employees
$732.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 20.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 30 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 77505 vs 77059 →
ZIP 77505 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
37,995 residents
- 77034
Houston (77034)
33,678 residents
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
30,690 residents
- 77062
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77504
Pasadena (77504)
24,529 residents
- 77503
Pasadena (77503)
24,251 residents
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
23,223 residents
- 77598
Webster (77598)
23,059 residents
- 77059
Houston (77059)
16,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77505 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
$102,045 median income
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
$98,125 median income
- 77507
Pasadena (77507)
$77,371 median income
- 77503
Pasadena (77503)
$66,797 median income
- 77502 $62,500
Pasadena (77502)
$62,500 median income
- 77598 $60,977
Webster (77598)
$60,977 median income
- 77034 $58,217
Houston (77034)
$58,217 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77505 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 2.8 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 3.1 mi |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 3.8 mi |
| 77503 | Pasadena, TX | 24,251 | 4.1 mi |
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 4.9 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 3.8 mi |
| 77507 | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 4.6 mi |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 37,995 | 4.4 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 5.6 mi |
| 77598 | Webster, TX | 23,059 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77505, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,223 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77505 in?
ZIP code 77505 (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 77505?
ZIP code 77505 in Pasadena, TX has a population of 23,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77505?
The median household income in ZIP 77505 is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77505?
The median home value in ZIP 77505 is $294,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77505 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77505?
ZIP code 77505 has 698 business establishments employing approximately 15,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77505 are: Retail trade (140), Accommodation and food services (118), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77505 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 77505?
In ZIP code 77505, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 77505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77505 is 26.5 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 77505?
In ZIP code 77505, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77505 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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