ZIP Code 77541
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Freeport · Brazoria County · Texas
- Population
- 17,412
- Median income
- $66,507
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.2%
- Land area
- 314.9 sq mi
55/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.9
Chicago
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.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
32 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77541?
35.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
12.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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