ZIP Code 77546
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Friendswood · Galveston County · Texas
- Population
- 47,636
- Median income
- $123,756
- Median home value
- $380,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.0%
- Land area
- 68.3 sq mi
698/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
ZIP code 77546 in Friendswood, Texas has a population of 47,636. The median household income is $123,756, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $380,700, 37% above the US average. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77546 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.3 square miles in Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas. The area is home to 47,636 residents, producing a population density of 698 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 77546 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77546 sits at $123,756 (64% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,680. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $380,700 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,734 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77546 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77546 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 77546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77546.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
240 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 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 77546, Friendswood, 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
47,636
Population
68.3
Area (sq mi)
698
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77546?
40.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
10.3%
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?
$123,756
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$57,680
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 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?
20,248
Total Housing Units
19,508
Occupied Units
740
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,700
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,734
Median Rent
1992
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
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77546 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 199 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 221 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 243 |
| 2023 | +20.2% | 292 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 283 |
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 1,330 business establishments in ZIP 77546, employing approximately 15,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,584,000.
1,330
Businesses
15,565
Employees
$647.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 240 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 205 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 94 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 73 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.5% |
| Information | 20 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 77546 vs 77598 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77598 | Webster, TX | 23,059 | 3.7 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 7.1 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 5.3 mi |
| 77573 | League City, TX | 71,580 | 6.4 mi |
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 5.5 mi |
| 77581 | Pearland, TX | 42,383 | 6.0 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 9.2 mi |
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 6.8 mi |
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 7.6 mi |
| 77075 | Houston, TX | 37,388 | 8.6 mi |
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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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