PlainZIP

Baytown, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77520

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

36,489
589/sq mi
$54,278
Median income
$150,700
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baytown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
589
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77520 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, with 36,489 residents across 61.9 square miles, a density of 589 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77520 reports a modest median household income of $54,278 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,365. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 11.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $150,700 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,226 a month; 52.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77520 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baytown, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77520.

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 77520, Baytown, 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

36,489

Population

61.9

Area (sq mi)

589

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77520?

37.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 35.1%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%

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?

$54,278

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$26,365

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77520 ranks nationally

Baytown, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,278 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,479

Total Housing Units

12,753

Occupied Units

1,726

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$150,700

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,226

Median Rent

1963

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77520 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 213
2021 +13.1% 241
2022 +14.9% 276
2023 +5.2% 291
2024 +0.8% 293

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 596 business establishments in ZIP 77520, employing approximately 13,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $949,728,000.

596

Businesses

13,229

Employees

$949.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 74 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 62 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 42 7.0%
Manufacturing 39 6.5%
Construction 32 5.4%
Wholesale trade 30 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.5%
Finance and insurance 26 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.5%
Information 9 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Utilities 4 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 77520 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 77520 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 77520 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 77520 ranks #null 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
77521 Baytown, TX 49,507 4.5 mi
77571 La Porte, TX 35,666 4.7 mi
77562 Highlands, TX 10,459 7.2 mi
77530 Channelview, TX 31,086 7.6 mi
77536 Deer Park, TX 30,690 7.9 mi
77507 Pasadena, TX 0 8.8 mi
77523 Baytown, TX 17,031 8.6 mi
77505 Pasadena, TX 23,223 10.6 mi
77049 Houston, TX 28,521 11.1 mi
77580 Mont Belvieu, TX 312 11.8 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
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Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77520 in? ▼
ZIP code 77520 (Baytown) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77520? ▼
ZIP code 77520 in Baytown, TX has a population of 36,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77520 is $54,278, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77520 is $150,700, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77520 is White at 35.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77520? ▼
ZIP code 77520 has 596 business establishments employing approximately 13,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77520 are: Retail trade (100), Accommodation and food services (74), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77520 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 77520? ▼
In ZIP code 77520, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 77520? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77520 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77520? ▼
In ZIP code 77520, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77520 is 20.2% 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.