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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
$89,111
Median income
$264,800
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,141. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $264,800 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,393 monthly, and 75.7% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Galveston County, letting you compare 77539 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 77539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dickinson, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77539.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77539?

35.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 10.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

19,037

Total Housing Units

17,813

Occupied Units

1,224

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$264,800

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 77539 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 77539 ranks #2 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 77539 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 77539 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

77573 standard
League City, TX
Pop: 71,580
77546 standard
Friendswood, TX
Pop: 47,636
77590 standard
Texas City, TX
Pop: 30,374
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753
77568 standard
La Marque, TX
Pop: 14,308

Related Areas

Galveston County Dickinson, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.