ZIP Code 77581
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Pearland · Brazoria County · Texas
- Population
- 42,383
- Median income
- $111,139
- Median home value
- $338,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.3%
- Land area
- 66.8 sq mi
635/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77581 in Pearland, Texas has a population of 42,383. The median household income is $111,139, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $338,000, 22% above the US average. 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77581 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.8 square miles in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. The area is home to 42,383 residents, producing a population density of 635 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 77581 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77581 sits at $111,139 (47% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $47,450. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $338,000 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,596 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77581 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brazoria County, so you can benchmark 77581 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 77581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77581.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
143 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 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 77581, Pearland, 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
42,383
Population
66.8
Area (sq mi)
635
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77581?
37.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
13.2%
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?
$111,139
Median Household Income
+47% vs state
$47,450
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 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?
18,633
Total Housing Units
17,847
Occupied Units
786
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,000
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,596
Median Rent
1996
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77581 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 195 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 213 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 250 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 266 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 275 |
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 1,306 business establishments in ZIP 77581, employing approximately 17,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $766,946,000.
1,306
Businesses
17,591
Employees
$766.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 158 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 143 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 134 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 132 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 27 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.3% |
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 77581 vs 77075 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77075 | Houston, TX | 37,388 | 4.2 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 3.6 mi |
| 77584 | Pearland, TX | 70,228 | 4.5 mi |
| 77061 | Houston, TX | 24,457 | 6.5 mi |
| 77048 | Houston, TX | 15,294 | 5.2 mi |
| 77546 | Friendswood, TX | 47,636 | 6.0 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 6.5 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 7.5 mi |
| 77087 | Houston, TX | 36,399 | 8.8 mi |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 32,561 | 9.1 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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