ZIP Code 77571
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La Porte · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 35,666
- Median income
- $81,850
- Median home value
- $237,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.1%
- Land area
- 90.5 sq mi
394/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77571 in La Porte, Texas has a population of 35,666. The median household income is $81,850, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $237,500, 15% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.5 square miles in La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 35,666 residents, producing a population density of 394 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 77571 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77571 sits at $81,850 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,981. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $237,500 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77571 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 77571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77571.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 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 77571, La Porte, 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
35,666
Population
90.5
Area (sq mi)
394
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77571?
37.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
11.3%
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?
$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
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?
14,511
Total Housing Units
14,028
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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