Dayton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77535
Liberty County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,295
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,497
- Median income Above-median income area
- $225,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dayton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77535 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77535 (Dayton, TX) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.5 in 2023 to 288.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77535 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Liberty County, Texas, with 31,295 residents across 812.9 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77535 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,497 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,684. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,200 (9% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,082; 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Liberty County, so 77535 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 77535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,684
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77535 ranks nationally
Dayton, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,497 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,443housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77535, 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 (31,295 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 77535 in?
ZIP code 77535 (Dayton) is located in Liberty County, Texas. Liberty County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/liberty-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77535?
ZIP code 77535 in Dayton, TX has a population of 31,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77535?
The median household income in ZIP 77535 is $84,497, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77535?
The median home value in ZIP 77535 is $225,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77535?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77535 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77535?
ZIP code 77535 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 4,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77535?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77535 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77535?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77535 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 77535?
In ZIP code 77535, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 77535?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77535 is 38.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77535?
In ZIP code 77535, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77535?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77535 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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