ZIP Code 77541

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Freeport · Brazoria County · Texas

Population
17,412

55/sq mi

Median income
$66,507

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.2%

Median age 35.9

Land area
314.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 77541 in Freeport, Texas has a population of 17,412. The median household income is $66,507, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 314.9 square miles in Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas. The area is home to 17,412 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 77541 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77541 sits at $66,507 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,687. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,185 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brazoria County, so you can benchmark 77541 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 77541

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77541.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77541, Freeport, 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

17,412

Population

314.9

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77541?

35.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

12.7%

Foreign-Born

White 44.4%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%

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?

$66,507

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,687

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,234

Total Housing Units

6,298

Occupied Units

2,936

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,185

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77541 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 273
2021 +18.8% 325
2022 +26.0% 409
2023 -3.0% 397
2024 -5.6% 375

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 77541, employing approximately 13,325 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,354,273,000.

348

Businesses

13,325

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 44 12.6%
Retail trade 42 12.1%
Wholesale trade 41 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 39 11.2%
Manufacturing 32 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 8.1%
Construction 24 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.7%
Finance and insurance 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
77531 Clute, TX 15,639 5.1 mi
77515 Angleton, TX 30,309 13.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77541 in?
ZIP code 77541 (Freeport) is located in Brazoria County, Texas. Brazoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brazoria-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77541?
ZIP code 77541 in Freeport, TX has a population of 17,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77541?
The median household income in ZIP 77541 is $66,507, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77541?
The median home value in ZIP 77541 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77541 is White at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77541?
ZIP code 77541 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 13,325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77541 are: Transportation and warehousing (44), Retail trade (42), Wholesale trade (41). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77541 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 77541?
In ZIP code 77541, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 77541?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77541 is 24.6 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 77541?
In ZIP code 77541, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77541 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Freeport, TX

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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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