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College Station, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77840

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

56,171
1,936/sq mi
$30,377
Median income
$244,800
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

College Station pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
1,936
people per sq mi
10%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77840 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, with 56,171 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,936 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77840 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,377 (60% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,884. 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. Housing costs here run $244,800 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,108 a month; 10.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22, and the average commute is 16 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77840, plus 6 more within Brazos 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 77840

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in College Station, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77840.

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 77840, College Station, 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

56,171

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

1,936

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77840?

22.0

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 13.1%
Asian 9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$30,377

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$19,884

Per Capita Income

47.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77840 ranks nationally

College Station, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,377 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

25,203

Total Housing Units

22,191

Occupied Units

3,012

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 10.3%
Renter 89.7%

$244,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1990

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

392

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+292%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77840 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 257
2021 +8.2% 278
2022 +14.2% 317
2023 +12.5% 357
2024 +9.8% 392

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 923 business establishments in ZIP 77840, employing approximately 16,394 people with a combined annual payroll of $542,968,000.

923

Businesses

16,394

Employees

$543.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 245 26.5%
Retail trade 203 22.0%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 7.3%
Finance and insurance 59 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 48 5.2%
Construction 25 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Information 12 1.3%
Wholesale trade 11 1.2%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77840 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 77840 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77840 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 77840 ranks #6 of 6 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
77802 Bryan, TX 23,288 3.6 mi
77801 Bryan, TX 15,449 3.0 mi
77845 College Station, TX 48,938 4.4 mi
77803 Bryan, TX 30,252 6.1 mi
77878 Snook, TX 475 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brazos County

77845 standard
College Station, TX
Pop: 48,938
77803 standard
Bryan, TX
Pop: 30,252
77802 standard
Bryan, TX
Pop: 23,288
77801 standard
Bryan, TX
Pop: 15,449
77808 standard
Bryan, TX
Pop: 10,634
77807 standard
Bryan, TX
Pop: 9,699

Related Areas

Brazos County College Station, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77840 in? ▼
ZIP code 77840 (College Station) is located in Brazos County, Texas. Brazos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brazos-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77840? ▼
ZIP code 77840 in College Station, TX has a population of 56,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77840 is $30,377, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77840 is $244,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77840 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77840? ▼
ZIP code 77840 has 923 business establishments employing approximately 16,394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77840? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77840 are: Accommodation and food services (245), Retail trade (203), Other services (except public administration) (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77840? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77840 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 77840? ▼
In ZIP code 77840, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 77840? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77840 is 15.9 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 77840? ▼
In ZIP code 77840, approximately 10.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 89.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77840? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77840 is 47.7% 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.