ZIP Code 77511
standardSource:
Alvin · Brazoria County · Texas
- Population
- 46,627
- Median income
- $74,939
- Median home value
- $235,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.9%
- Land area
- 410.8 sq mi
114/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77511 in Alvin, Texas has a population of 46,627. The median household income is $74,939, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $235,700, 15% below the US average. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 410.8 square miles in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. The area is home to 46,627 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 77511 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77511 sits at $74,939 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,501. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $235,700 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,271 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brazoria County, so you can benchmark 77511 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 77511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77511.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 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 77511, Alvin, 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
46,627
Population
410.8
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77511?
34.2
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
13.5%
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?
$74,939
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$32,501
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 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?
20,598
Total Housing Units
17,866
Occupied Units
2,732
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,700
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$1,271
Median Rent
1987
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
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77511 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 200 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 226 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 253 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 281 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 281 |
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 867 business establishments in ZIP 77511, employing approximately 10,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $650,874,000.
867
Businesses
10,754
Employees
$650.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 148 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 92 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 4.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 1.4% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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