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 High-density area
- $54,278
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,365. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,700 (39% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,226; owner occupancy is 52.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77520 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 77520?
37.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
20.9%
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?
$54,278
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,479housing units
14,479
Total Housing Units
12,753
Occupied Units
1,726
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77520 vs 77521 →
ZIP 77520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
49,507 residents
- 77520
Baytown (77520)
36,489 residents
- 77571
La Porte (77571)
35,666 residents
- 77530
Channelview (77530)
31,086 residents
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
30,690 residents
- 77049
Houston (77049)
28,521 residents
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
23,223 residents
- 77523 17,031
Baytown (77523)
17,031 residents
- 77562 10,459
Highlands (77562)
10,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77520 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77523
Baytown (77523)
$124,188 median income
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
$102,045 median income
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
$98,125 median income
- 77571
La Porte (77571)
$81,850 median income
- 77507
Pasadena (77507)
$77,371 median income
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
$73,629 median income
- 77049
Houston (77049)
$62,971 median income
- 77530
Channelview (77530)
$62,195 median income
- 77562
Highlands (77562)
$57,364 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77520, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,489 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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