PlainZIP

La Porte, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77571

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,666
394/sq mi
$81,850
Median income
$237,500
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Porte pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
394
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77571 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, with 35,666 residents across 90.5 square miles, a density of 394 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,850 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,981. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Median home value sits at $237,500 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,375 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77571, plus 6 more within Harris 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 77571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Porte, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77571.

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 77571, La Porte, 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

35,666

Population

90.5

Area (sq mi)

394

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77571?

37.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.3%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%

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?

$81,850

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$44,981

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77571 ranks nationally

La Porte, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,850 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,511

Total Housing Units

14,028

Occupied Units

483

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$237,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,375

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77571 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 216
2021 +10.1% 238
2022 +9.9% 262
2023 +6.0% 278
2024 +4.7% 290

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 837 business establishments in ZIP 77571, employing approximately 31,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,729,539,000.

837

Businesses

31,722

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 97 11.6%
Retail trade 89 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 88 10.5%
Construction 81 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 9.0%
Wholesale trade 70 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 69 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 6.9%
Manufacturing 55 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 54 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.7%
Finance and insurance 24 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 0.8%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Information 6 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 77571 vs 77507 →

ZIP 77571 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 77571 ranks #3 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 77571 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 77571 ranks #5 of 9 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
77507 Pasadena, TX 0 4.5 mi
77536 Deer Park, TX 30,690 4.1 mi
77520 Baytown, TX 36,489 4.7 mi
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 6.4 mi
77586 Seabrook, TX 20,970 7.4 mi
77505 Pasadena, TX 23,223 5.9 mi
77562 Highlands, TX 10,459 9.7 mi
77059 Houston, TX 16,949 7.1 mi
77530 Channelview, TX 31,086 7.6 mi
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 8.8 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 71,889
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County La Porte, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77571 in? ▼
ZIP code 77571 (La Porte) 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 77571? ▼
ZIP code 77571 in La Porte, TX has a population of 35,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77571 is $81,850, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77571 is $237,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77571 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77571? ▼
ZIP code 77571 has 837 business establishments employing approximately 31,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77571 are: Transportation and warehousing (97), Retail trade (89), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77571 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 77571? ▼
In ZIP code 77571, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 77571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77571 is 24.5 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 77571? ▼
In ZIP code 77571, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77571 is 11.9% 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.