Dickinson, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77539
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,806
- 297/sq mi High-density area
- $89,111
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dickinson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 297
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77539 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 77539 (Dickinson, TX) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.8 in 2023 to 289.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77539 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas, with 38,806 residents across 130.6 square miles, a density of 297 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77539 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,111 (18% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,141. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $264,800 (7% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,393; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77539 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 77539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dickinson, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77539.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 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 77539, Dickinson, 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
38,806
Population
130.6
Area (sq mi)
297
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77539?
35.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
12.0%
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?
$89,111
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$37,141
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77539 ranks nationally
Dickinson, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$89,111 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
19,037housing units
19,037
Total Housing Units
17,813
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,393
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77539 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 208 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 232 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 283 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 285 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 290 |
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 607 business establishments in ZIP 77539, employing approximately 6,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,190,000.
607
Businesses
6,409
Employees
$298.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 76 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
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 77539 vs 77565 →
ZIP 77539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
71,580 residents
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
38,806 residents
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
30,374 residents
- 77586 20,970
Seabrook (77586)
20,970 residents
- 77058 16,406
Houston (77058)
16,406 residents
- 77568 14,308
La Marque (77568)
14,308 residents
- 77510 13,731
Santa Fe (77510)
13,731 residents
- 77591 13,131
Texas City (77591)
13,131 residents
- 77518 8,673
Bacliff (77518)
8,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77539 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
$122,722 median income
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
$114,057 median income
- 77510
Santa Fe (77510)
$102,651 median income
- 77565
Kemah (77565)
$95,268 median income
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
$89,111 median income
- 77517
Santa Fe (77517)
$88,567 median income
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
$74,694 median income
- 77058
Houston (77058)
$68,722 median income
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
$68,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77539 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77565 | Kemah, TX | 5,790 | 5.5 mi |
| 77591 | Texas City, TX | 13,131 | 4.4 mi |
| 77518 | Bacliff, TX | 8,673 | 4.4 mi |
| 77573 | League City, TX | 71,580 | 4.6 mi |
| 77586 | Seabrook, TX | 20,970 | 8.9 mi |
| 77568 | La Marque, TX | 14,308 | 7.1 mi |
| 77510 | Santa Fe, TX | 13,731 | 7.3 mi |
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 8.2 mi |
| 77590 | Texas City, TX | 30,374 | 8.1 mi |
| 77517 | Santa Fe, TX | 5,315 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77539, 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 (38,806 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 77539 in?
ZIP code 77539 (Dickinson) is located in Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galveston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77539?
ZIP code 77539 in Dickinson, TX has a population of 38,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77539?
The median household income in ZIP 77539 is $89,111, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77539?
The median home value in ZIP 77539 is $264,800, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77539 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77539?
ZIP code 77539 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 6,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77539 are: Retail trade (94), Construction (76), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77539?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77539 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 77539?
In ZIP code 77539, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 77539?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77539 is 28.3 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 77539?
In ZIP code 77539, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77539 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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