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Pasadena, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77506

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

35,977
1,516/sq mi
$49,586
Median income
$146,800
Median home value
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pasadena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,516
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77506 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, with 35,977 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 1,516 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77506 reports a modest median household income of $49,586 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,420. Local economic indicators show a 25.1% poverty rate alongside 11.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $146,800 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,064 monthly, and 40.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77506 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 77506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pasadena, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77506.

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 77506, 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

35,977

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

1,516

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77506?

30.1

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

39.2%

Foreign-Born

White 24.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%

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?

$49,586

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$19,420

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77506 ranks nationally

Pasadena, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,586 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,948

Total Housing Units

10,665

Occupied Units

1,283

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.9%
Renter 59.1%

$146,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1966

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77506 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 239
2021 +10.3% 264
2022 +35.7% 358
2023 -16.0% 300
2024 +7.0% 321

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 344 business establishments in ZIP 77506, employing approximately 7,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,573,000.

344

Businesses

7,276

Employees

$462.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 14.8%
Construction 37 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 34 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.7%
Wholesale trade 27 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 7.3%
Manufacturing 22 6.4%
Finance and insurance 22 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 19 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.1%
Information 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.4%
Utilities 4 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%

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 77506 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 77506 ranks #3 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 77506 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 77506 ranks #null 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
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 2.4 mi
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 2.6 mi
77547 Galena Park, TX 9,735 2.7 mi
77015 Houston, TX 53,621 3.8 mi
77504 Pasadena, TX 24,529 4.7 mi
77017 Houston, TX 32,561 3.6 mi
77012 Houston, TX 20,719 4.5 mi
77587 South Houston, TX 16,568 4.1 mi
77536 Deer Park, TX 30,690 4.9 mi
77034 Houston, TX 33,678 6.7 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
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Pop: 71,969
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Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77506 in? ▼
ZIP code 77506 (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 77506? ▼
ZIP code 77506 in Pasadena, TX has a population of 35,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77506? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77506 is $49,586, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77506? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77506 is $146,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77506? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77506 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77506? ▼
ZIP code 77506 has 344 business establishments employing approximately 7,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77506? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77506 are: Retail trade (51), Construction (37), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77506? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77506 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 77506? ▼
In ZIP code 77506, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% 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 77506? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77506 is 27.7 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 77506? ▼
In ZIP code 77506, approximately 40.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77506? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77506 is 25.1% 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.