Galena Park, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77547
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,735
- 1,409/sq mi High-density area
- $50,991
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galena Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,409
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77547 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 77547 (Galena Park, TX) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77547 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galena Park, Harris County, Texas, home to 9,735 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 1,409 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77547 reports a modest median household income of $50,991 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,108. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,500 (55% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,157; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77547 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 77547
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena Park, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77547.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 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 77547, Galena Park, 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
9,735
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
1,409
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77547?
33.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
32.8%
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?
$50,991
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$20,108
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77547 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Galena Park, 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)
$50,991 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,985housing units
2,985
Total Housing Units
2,725
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,157
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 77547, employing approximately 3,973 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,023,000.
96
Businesses
3,973
Employees
$257.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.2% |
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 77547 vs 77029 →
ZIP 77547 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77015
Houston (77015)
53,621 residents
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
37,995 residents
- 77506
Pasadena (77506)
35,977 residents
- 77017
Houston (77017)
32,561 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77012 20,719
Houston (77012)
20,719 residents
- 77011 19,547
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77029 17,814
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
- 77013 17,602
Houston (77013)
17,602 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77547 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
$62,500 median income
- 77015
Houston (77015)
$57,753 median income
- 77587
South Houston (77587)
$53,497 median income
- 77023
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77017
Houston (77017)
$51,079 median income
- 77547
Galena Park (77547)
$50,991 median income
- 77011
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77506
Pasadena (77506)
$49,586 median income
- 77029
Houston (77029)
$48,279 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77547 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 17,814 | 2.4 mi |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 20,719 | 2.5 mi |
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 2.7 mi |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 17,602 | 4.1 mi |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 32,561 | 3.3 mi |
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 4.3 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 5.2 mi |
| 77015 | Houston, TX | 53,621 | 4.3 mi |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 37,995 | 4.5 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77547, 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 (9,735 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 77547 in?
ZIP code 77547 (Galena Park) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77547?
ZIP code 77547 in Galena Park, TX has a population of 9,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77547?
The median household income in ZIP 77547 is $50,991, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77547?
The median home value in ZIP 77547 is $111,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77547 is Two or More Ethnicities at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77547?
ZIP code 77547 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 3,973 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77547?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77547 are: Transportation and warehousing (21), Retail trade (12), Manufacturing (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77547?
In ZIP code 77547, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 77547?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77547 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77547?
In ZIP code 77547, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77547 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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