ZIP Code 77506
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Pasadena · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 35,977
- Median income
- $49,586
- Median home value
- $146,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 5.5%
- Land area
- 23.7 sq mi
1,516/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77506 in Pasadena, Texas has a population of 35,977. The median household income is $49,586, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $146,800, 47% below the US average. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77506 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 35,977 residents, producing a population density of 1,516 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 77506 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77506 sits at $49,586 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,420. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $146,800 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 40.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77506.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 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 77506, 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
35,977
Population
23.7
Area (sq mi)
1,516
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77506?
30.1
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
39.2%
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?
$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
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?
11,948
Total Housing Units
10,665
Occupied Units
1,283
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77506 vs 77502 →
| 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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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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