Lake Jackson, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77566
Brazoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,739
- 469/sq mi High-density area
- $92,586
- Median income Above-median income area
- $262,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Jackson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 469
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77566 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 77566 (Lake Jackson, TX) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.8 in 2023 to 240.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77566 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Texas, with 28,739 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 469 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77566 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,586 (23% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,222. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $262,500 (6% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,478; 64.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brazoria County, so 77566 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 77566
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Jackson, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77566.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 55
Other services (except public administration)
55 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 77566, Lake Jackson, 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
28,739
Population
61.3
Area (sq mi)
469
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77566?
36.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$92,586
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,222
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77566 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lake Jackson, 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)
$92,586 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
12,437housing units
12,437
Total Housing Units
11,607
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,478
Median Rent
1983
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77566 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 185 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 201 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 223 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 233 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 240 |
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 635 business establishments in ZIP 77566, employing approximately 8,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,646,000.
635
Businesses
8,864
Employees
$365.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 123 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 13.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.6% |
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 77566 vs 77531 →
ZIP 77566 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
- 77566
Lake Jackson (77566)
28,739 residents
- 77531
Clute (77531)
15,639 residents
- 77422
Brazoria (77422)
13,933 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77566 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77566 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77566
Lake Jackson (77566)
$92,586 median income
- 77515
Angleton (77515)
$88,787 median income
- 77422
Brazoria (77422)
$76,829 median income
- 77531
Clute (77531)
$73,240 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77566 ranks the highest of 4 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 77566, 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 (28,739 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 77566 in?
ZIP code 77566 (Lake Jackson) 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 77566?
ZIP code 77566 in Lake Jackson, TX has a population of 28,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77566?
The median household income in ZIP 77566 is $92,586, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77566?
The median home value in ZIP 77566 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77566?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77566 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77566?
ZIP code 77566 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 8,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77566?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77566 are: Health care and social assistance (142), Retail trade (123), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77566?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77566 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 77566?
In ZIP code 77566, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 77566?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77566 is 21.0 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 77566?
In ZIP code 77566, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77566?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77566 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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