Santa Fe, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77510
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,731
- 181/sq mi High-density area
- $102,651
- Median income Above-median income area
- $333,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Fe pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 181
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77510 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 77510 (Santa Fe, TX) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.6 in 2023 to 307.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas, home to 13,731 residents across 75.9 square miles, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77510 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,651 (36% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,779. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $333,100 (35% above the average Texas ZIP), while 86.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,267.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77510 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 77510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Fe, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77510.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 77510, Santa Fe, 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
13,731
Population
75.9
Area (sq mi)
181
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77510?
44.2
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
5.3%
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?
$102,651
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$41,779
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77510 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Santa Fe, 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)
$102,651 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
5,831housing units
5,831
Total Housing Units
5,441
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,100
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,267
Median Rent
1990
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77510 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 219 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 246 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 283 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 290 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 307 |
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 202 business establishments in ZIP 77510, employing approximately 1,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,649,000.
202
Businesses
1,842
Employees
$64.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
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 77510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
71,580 residents
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
38,806 residents
- 77568 14,308
La Marque (77568)
14,308 residents
- 77510 13,731
Santa Fe (77510)
13,731 residents
- 77591 13,131
Texas City (77591)
13,131 residents
- 77563 9,103
Hitchcock (77563)
9,103 residents
- 77518 8,673
Bacliff (77518)
8,673 residents
- 77517 5,315
Santa Fe (77517)
5,315 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77510 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
$122,722 median income
- 77510
Santa Fe (77510)
$102,651 median income
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
$89,111 median income
- 77517
Santa Fe (77517)
$88,567 median income
- 77563
Hitchcock (77563)
$75,806 median income
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
$74,694 median income
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
$68,593 median income
- 77518
Bacliff (77518)
$51,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77510 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77510, 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 (13,731 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 77510 in?
ZIP code 77510 (Santa Fe) is located in Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galveston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77510?
ZIP code 77510 in Santa Fe, TX has a population of 13,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77510?
The median household income in ZIP 77510 is $102,651, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77510?
The median home value in ZIP 77510 is $333,100, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77510 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77510?
ZIP code 77510 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 1,842 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77510 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77510?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77510 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 77510?
In ZIP code 77510, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 77510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77510 is 29.4 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 77510?
In ZIP code 77510, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77510 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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