ZIP Code 77505
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Pasadena · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 23,223
- Median income
- $98,125
- Median home value
- $294,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.6%
- Land area
- 23.7 sq mi
980/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77505 in Pasadena, Texas has a population of 23,223. The median household income is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $294,800, 6% above the US average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.7 square miles in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 23,223 residents, producing a population density of 980 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 77505 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77505 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $294,800 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,575 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77505 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 77505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,109
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 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?
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
$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 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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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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