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 High-density area
- $30,377
- Median income Below-median income area
- $244,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77840 (College Station, TX) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.7 in 2023 to 391.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,884. The poverty rate is 47.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $244,800 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,108; 10.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brazos County, so 77840 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 77840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in College Station, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77840.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
245 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 78
Real estate and rental and leasing
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 67
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77840?
22.0
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
14.1%
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?
$30,377
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,203housing units
25,203
Total Housing Units
22,191
Occupied Units
3,012
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77840
College Station (77840)
56,171 residents
- 77845
College Station (77845)
48,938 residents
- 77803
Bryan (77803)
30,252 residents
- 77802
Bryan (77802)
23,288 residents
- 77801 15,449
Bryan (77801)
15,449 residents
- 77878 475
Snook (77878)
475 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77840 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77840 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77845
College Station (77845)
$88,851 median income
- 77802
Bryan (77802)
$70,666 median income
- 77878
Snook (77878)
$60,417 median income
- 77803
Bryan (77803)
$52,274 median income
- 77801
Bryan (77801)
$39,846 median income
- 77840 $30,377
College Station (77840)
$30,377 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77840, 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 (56,171 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 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.
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