ZIP Code 77517
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Santa Fe · Galveston County · Texas
- Population
- 5,315
- Median income
- $88,567
- Median home value
- $314,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 52.2 sq mi
102/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77517 in Santa Fe, Texas has a population of 5,315. The median household income is $88,567, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $314,100, 13% above the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77517 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.2 square miles in Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas. The area is home to 5,315 residents, producing a population density of 102 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 77517 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77517 sits at $88,567 (17% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,213. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.3%. On housing, the median home value is $314,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77517 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77517 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 77517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77517.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 77517, Santa Fe, 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
5,315
Population
52.2
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77517?
41.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$88,567
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$36,213
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 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?
1,999
Total Housing Units
1,899
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,100
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$971
Median Rent
1997
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77517 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 212 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 239 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 274 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 281 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 286 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 77517, employing approximately 389 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,041,000.
70
Businesses
389
Employees
$20.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 77517 vs 77510 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77510 | Santa Fe, TX | 13,731 | 2.9 mi |
| 77511 | Alvin, TX | 46,627 | 6.7 mi |
| 77591 | Texas City, TX | 13,131 | 8.4 mi |
| 77563 | Hitchcock, TX | 9,103 | 8.1 mi |
| 77573 | League City, TX | 71,580 | 9.6 mi |
| 77539 | Dickinson, TX | 38,806 | 8.5 mi |
| 77546 | Friendswood, TX | 47,636 | 10.7 mi |
| 77577 | Liverpool, TX | 1,368 | 10.8 mi |
| 77518 | Bacliff, TX | 8,673 | 12.9 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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