PlainZIP

Clute, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77531

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

15,639
306/sq mi
$73,240
Median income
$260,800
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clute pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
306
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77531 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clute, Brazoria County, Texas, home to 15,639 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77531 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,240 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,928. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $260,800 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,178 a month; 52.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Brazoria County, letting you compare 77531 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clute, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77531.

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 77531, Clute, 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

15,639

Population

51.2

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77531?

32.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 48.4%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%

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?

$73,240

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$36,928

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77531 ranks nationally

Clute, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,240 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,600

Total Housing Units

6,577

Occupied Units

1,023

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$260,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,178

Median Rent

1984

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77531 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 202
2021 +7.3% 217
2022 +14.1% 247
2023 -1.4% 244
2024 +7.5% 262

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 323 business establishments in ZIP 77531, employing approximately 6,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,735,000.

323

Businesses

6,130

Employees

$390.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 46 14.2%
Finance and insurance 27 8.4%
Construction 24 7.4%
Wholesale trade 24 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 15 4.6%
Manufacturing 14 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.8%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 77531 vs 77566 →

ZIP 77531 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 77531 ranks #4 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 77531 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 77531 ranks #3 of 4 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
77566 Lake Jackson, TX 28,739 5.0 mi
77541 Freeport, TX 17,412 5.1 mi
77515 Angleton, TX 30,309 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brazoria County

77584 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 70,228
77511 standard
Alvin, TX
Pop: 46,627
77581 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 42,383
77515 standard
Angleton, TX
Pop: 30,309
77566 standard
Lake Jackson, TX
Pop: 28,739
77583 standard
Rosharon, TX
Pop: 28,531

Related Areas

Brazoria County Clute, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77531 in? ▼
ZIP code 77531 (Clute) is located in Brazoria County, Texas. Brazoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brazoria-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77531? ▼
ZIP code 77531 in Clute, TX has a population of 15,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77531? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77531 is $73,240, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77531? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77531 is $260,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77531? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77531 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77531? ▼
ZIP code 77531 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 6,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77531? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77531 are: Retail trade (51), Accommodation and food services (46), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77531? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77531 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 77531? ▼
In ZIP code 77531, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 77531? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77531 is 20.8 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 77531? ▼
In ZIP code 77531, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77531? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77531 is 8.4% 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.