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Deer Park, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77536

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

30,690
944/sq mi
$102,045
Median income
$264,600
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deer Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
944
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77536 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas, with 30,690 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 944 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77536 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,045 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,288. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $264,600 (7% above the state average), median rent at $1,349 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77536, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deer Park, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77536.

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 77536, Deer Park, 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

30,690

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

944

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77536?

38.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

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?

$102,045

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$45,288

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77536 ranks nationally

Deer Park, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,045 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,397

Total Housing Units

11,730

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$264,600

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,349

Median Rent

1983

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77536 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 198
2021 +9.7% 217
2022 +15.8% 252
2023 +6.6% 269
2024 -1.1% 266

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 670 business establishments in ZIP 77536, employing approximately 23,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,831,690,000.

670

Businesses

23,424

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 78 11.6%
Construction 70 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 69 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 57 8.5%
Retail trade 48 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 7.0%
Wholesale trade 44 6.6%
Manufacturing 36 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 31 4.6%
Finance and insurance 31 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Information 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77536 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 77536 ranks #6 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 77536 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 77536 ranks #2 of 9 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
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 2.3 mi
77505 Pasadena, TX 23,223 3.8 mi
77571 La Porte, TX 35,666 4.1 mi
77059 Houston, TX 16,949 6.3 mi
77506 Pasadena, TX 35,977 4.9 mi
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 4.9 mi
77530 Channelview, TX 31,086 6.2 mi
77015 Houston, TX 53,621 5.5 mi
77504 Pasadena, TX 24,529 5.4 mi
77507 Pasadena, TX 0 6.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77536 in? ▼
ZIP code 77536 (Deer Park) 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 77536? ▼
ZIP code 77536 in Deer Park, TX has a population of 30,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77536 is $102,045, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77536 is $264,600, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77536 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77536? ▼
ZIP code 77536 has 670 business establishments employing approximately 23,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77536 are: Other services (except public administration) (78), Construction (70), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77536 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 77536? ▼
In ZIP code 77536, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 77536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77536 is 24.5 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 77536? ▼
In ZIP code 77536, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77536 is 7.9% 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.