PlainZIP

Santa Fe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77517

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

5,315
102/sq mi
$88,567
Median income
$314,100
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas, home to 5,315 residents across 52.2 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $314,100 (27% above the state average), median rent at $971 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77517, plus 6 more within Galveston County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Fe, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77517.

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 77517, 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

5,315

Population

52.2

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77517?

41.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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

How ZIP 77517 ranks nationally

Santa Fe, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,567 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$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

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ZIP 77517 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 77517 ranks #9 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 77517 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 77517 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

77573 standard
League City, TX
Pop: 71,580
77546 standard
Friendswood, TX
Pop: 47,636
77539 standard
Dickinson, TX
Pop: 38,806
77590 standard
Texas City, TX
Pop: 30,374
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753

Related Areas

Galveston County Santa Fe, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77517 in? ▼
ZIP code 77517 (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 77517? ▼
ZIP code 77517 in Santa Fe, TX has a population of 5,315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77517 is $88,567, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77517 is $314,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77517 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77517? ▼
ZIP code 77517 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77517 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (13), Retail trade (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77517 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 77517? ▼
In ZIP code 77517, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 77517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77517 is 30.7 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 77517? ▼
In ZIP code 77517, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77517 is 5.8% 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.