PlainZIP

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
$98,125
Median income
$294,800
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,109. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $294,800 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,575 a month; 69.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 77505 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 77505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pasadena, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77505.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77505?

35.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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?

$98,125

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$46,109

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77505 ranks nationally

Pasadena, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,125 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,794

Total Housing Units

8,264

Occupied Units

530

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$294,800

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77505 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 77505 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 77505 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.