ZIP Code 77801
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Bryan · Brazos County · Texas
- Population
- 15,449
- Median income
- $39,846
- Median home value
- $162,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 8.3 sq mi
1,858/sq mi
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 23.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77801 in Bryan, Texas has a population of 15,449. The median household income is $39,846, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $162,300, 42% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.3 square miles in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. The area is home to 15,449 residents, producing a population density of 1,858 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 77801 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77801 sits at $39,846 (47% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,650. The poverty rate stands at 39.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $162,300 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 19.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brazos County, so you can benchmark 77801 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 77801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
20 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 77801, Bryan, 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
15,449
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,858
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77801?
23.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
16.5%
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?
$39,846
Median Household Income
-47% vs state
$19,650
Per Capita Income
39.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 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?
7,192
Total Housing Units
6,210
Occupied Units
982
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$1,042
Median Rent
1991
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77801 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 223 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 231 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 263 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 305 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 304 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 77801, employing approximately 3,558 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,401,000.
218
Businesses
3,558
Employees
$156.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 19 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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