| ZIP Code | 77517 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Fe |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Area Code | 409 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 29.359526 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.14081 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.9% ▲ 184% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 91 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,117 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 881 (24.8%) |
| Associates | 550 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 381 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 527 (14.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,484 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $266,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $830/mo ↓ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,035 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,035 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 77517 is located in Santa Fe, Texas, within Galveston County. With a population of 5,665, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 77517 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,484 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77517 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $266,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $830 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 77517 is primarily White (71.12%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77517 stands at 13.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 77517 in Santa Fe, TX is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,665 residents, a median household income of $83,484, and a median home value of $266,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.