| ZIP Code | 77531 |
|---|---|
| City | Clute |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Area Code | 979 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Latitude | 29.038855 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.401937 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 420 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,671 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 1,608 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 1,692 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 999 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,736 (19%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,583 ≈ Avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,217/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,502 |
| Vacant Units | 950 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,502 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 950 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 77531 is located in Clute, Texas, within Brazoria County. With a population of 16,260, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.6 years. Economically, 77531 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,583 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77531 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,217 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.9%) and renters (45.1%). Median home values have increased by 76% since 2019.
The population of 77531 is majority Hispanic (52.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77531 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 77531 in Clute, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,260 residents, a median household income of $71,583, and a median home value of $236,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.