ZIP Code 77535
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Dayton · Liberty County · Texas
- Population
- 31,295
- Median income
- $84,497
- Median home value
- $225,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.5%
- Land area
- 812.9 sq mi
39/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.8
Chicago
ZIP code 77535 in Dayton, Texas has a population of 31,295. The median household income is $84,497, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $225,200, 19% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77535 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 812.9 square miles in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas. The area is home to 31,295 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 77535 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77535 sits at $84,497 (12% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,684. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $225,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77535 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Liberty County, so you can benchmark 77535 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 77535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77535.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 77535, Dayton, 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
31,295
Population
812.9
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77535?
34.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
8.6%
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?
$84,497
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$31,684
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 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?
12,443
Total Housing Units
11,219
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,082
Median Rent
2001
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77535 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 205 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 224 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 258 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 266 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 288 |
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 328 business establishments in ZIP 77535, employing approximately 4,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,492,000.
328
Businesses
4,993
Employees
$278.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.9% |
| Information | 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 77535 vs 77532 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77532 | Crosby, TX | 26,236 | 12.1 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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