Freeport, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77541
Brazoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,412
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,507
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77541 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 77541 (Freeport, TX) fell -5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 397.4 in 2023 to 375.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77541 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas, home to 17,412 residents across 314.9 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77541 reports a modest median household income of $66,507 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,687. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,600 (31% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,185; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brazoria County, so 77541 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 77541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,687
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77541 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Freeport, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,507 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,737 Texas 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
9,234housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77541 vs 77531 →
ZIP 77541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77515
Angleton (77515)
30,309 residents
- 77541
Freeport (77541)
17,412 residents
- 77531
Clute (77531)
15,639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77541 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77515
Angleton (77515)
$88,787 median income
- 77531
Clute (77531)
$73,240 median income
- 77541
Freeport (77541)
$66,507 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77541 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77541, 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 (17,412 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 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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