Manvel, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77578
Brazoria County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,672
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $134,016
- Median income Above-median income area
- $377,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manvel pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77578 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 77578 (Manvel, TX) fell -8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.0 in 2023 to 280.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77578 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manvel, Brazoria County, Texas, home to 12,672 residents across 96.7 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77578 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,016 (77% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,567. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $377,900 (53% above the average Texas ZIP), while 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,005.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brazoria County, so 77578 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 77578
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manvel, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77578.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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 77578, Manvel, 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
12,672
Population
96.7
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77578?
36.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
20.2%
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?
$134,016
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$49,567
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77578 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Manvel, 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)
$134,016 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
10,524housing units
10,524
Total Housing Units
9,814
Occupied Units
710
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,900
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$2,005
Median Rent
2010
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
-8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77578 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 210 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 231 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 272 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 306 |
| 2024 | -8.2% | 281 |
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 333 business establishments in ZIP 77578, employing approximately 2,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,145,000.
333
Businesses
2,841
Employees
$145.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 32 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.9% |
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 77578 vs 77584 →
ZIP 77578 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77584
Pearland (77584)
70,228 residents
- 77089
Houston (77089)
48,685 residents
- 77511
Alvin (77511)
46,627 residents
- 77581
Pearland (77581)
42,383 residents
- 77075
Houston (77075)
37,388 residents
- 77053
Houston (77053)
28,954 residents
- 77583
Rosharon (77583)
28,531 residents
- 77047 21,077
Houston (77047)
21,077 residents
- 77545 19,431
Fresno (77545)
19,431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77578 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77578 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77578
Manvel (77578)
$134,016 median income
- 77584
Pearland (77584)
$121,872 median income
- 77583
Rosharon (77583)
$119,287 median income
- 77581
Pearland (77581)
$111,139 median income
- 77545
Fresno (77545)
$94,474 median income
- 77089
Houston (77089)
$88,140 median income
- 77047
Houston (77047)
$78,538 median income
- 77511
Alvin (77511)
$74,939 median income
- 77075
Houston (77075)
$69,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77578 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77584 | Pearland, TX | 70,228 | 4.6 mi |
| 77047 | Houston, TX | 21,077 | 8.9 mi |
| 77545 | Fresno, TX | 19,431 | 7.6 mi |
| 77581 | Pearland, TX | 42,383 | 7.6 mi |
| 77048 | Houston, TX | 15,294 | 9.8 mi |
| 77053 | Houston, TX | 28,954 | 9.0 mi |
| 77583 | Rosharon, TX | 28,531 | 9.0 mi |
| 77511 | Alvin, TX | 46,627 | 10.1 mi |
| 77075 | Houston, TX | 37,388 | 11.3 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77578, 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 (12,672 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 77578 in?
ZIP code 77578 (Manvel) 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 77578?
ZIP code 77578 in Manvel, TX has a population of 12,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77578?
The median household income in ZIP 77578 is $134,016, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77578?
The median home value in ZIP 77578 is $377,900, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77578 is White at 35.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77578?
ZIP code 77578 has 333 business establishments employing approximately 2,841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77578?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77578 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Construction (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77578?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77578 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 77578?
In ZIP code 77578, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% 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 77578?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77578 is 34.6 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 77578?
In ZIP code 77578, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77578 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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