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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
$66,507
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freeport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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.

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 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.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77541, plus 6 more within Brazoria County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77541

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, TX

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 77541 ranks nationally

Freeport, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,507 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77541 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 77541 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 77541 ranks #3 of 3 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
77531 Clute, TX 15,639 5.1 mi
77515 Angleton, TX 30,309 13.2 mi

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77584 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 70,228
77511 standard
Alvin, TX
Pop: 46,627
77581 standard
Pearland, TX
Pop: 42,383
77515 standard
Angleton, TX
Pop: 30,309
77566 standard
Lake Jackson, TX
Pop: 28,739
77583 standard
Rosharon, TX
Pop: 28,531

Related Areas

Brazoria County Freeport, TX Texas

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.

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