ZIP Code 77520
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Baytown · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 36,489
- Median income
- $54,278
- Median home value
- $150,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.7%
- Land area
- 61.9 sq mi
589/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77520 in Baytown, Texas has a population of 36,489. The median household income is $54,278, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $150,700, 46% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.9 square miles in Baytown, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 36,489 residents, producing a population density of 589 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 77520 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77520 sits at $54,278 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,365. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $150,700 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 52.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,365
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 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?
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
$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 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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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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