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Alvin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77511

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

46,627
114/sq mi
$74,939
Median income
$235,700
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alvin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77511 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77511 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, with 46,627 residents across 410.8 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77511 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,939 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,501. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $235,700 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,271 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Brazoria County, letting you compare 77511 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alvin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77511.

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 77511, Alvin, 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

46,627

Population

410.8

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77511?

34.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%

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

How ZIP 77511 ranks nationally

Alvin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,939 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77511 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 77511 ranks #2 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 77511 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 77511 ranks #4 of 5 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
77517 Santa Fe, TX 5,315 6.7 mi
77577 Liverpool, TX 1,368 7.4 mi
77546 Friendswood, TX 47,636 9.7 mi
77578 Manvel, TX 12,672 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brazoria County

77584 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 70,228
77581 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 42,383
77515 standard
Angleton, TX
Pop: 30,309
77566 standard
Lake Jackson, TX
Pop: 28,739
77583 standard
Rosharon, TX
Pop: 28,531
77541 standard
Freeport, TX
Pop: 17,412

Related Areas

Brazoria County Alvin, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77511 in? ▼
ZIP code 77511 (Alvin) is located in Brazoria County, Texas. Brazoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brazoria-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77511? ▼
ZIP code 77511 in Alvin, TX has a population of 46,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77511? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77511 is $74,939, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77511? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77511 is $235,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77511? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77511 is White at 57.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77511? ▼
ZIP code 77511 has 867 business establishments employing approximately 10,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77511? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77511 are: Retail trade (148), Construction (92), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77511? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77511 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 77511? ▼
In ZIP code 77511, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 77511? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77511 is 31.5 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 77511? ▼
In ZIP code 77511, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77511? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77511 is 9.6% 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.