City

Alvin, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Brazoria County  ·  Texas

👥51,984Population
💰$77,015Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$218,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50%Hispanic: 41.2%Black: 4.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White50.0%
Hispanic41.2%
Black4.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,491 (5.1%)
HS Graduate7,939 (27.1%)
Some College4,500 (15.4%)
Associates5,498 (18.8%)
Bachelors3,463 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree6,370 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College15.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,015 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$218,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,213/mo
Total Housing Units20,499
Vacant Units2,512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Alvin, TX

Alvin is a city in Texas, located in Brazoria County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 51,984 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Alvin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,015 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alvin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,213 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alvin is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 50.0%.

Alvin, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alvin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77511 51,984 $77,015 $218,100 $1,213 4.7% 33.6% 69.6%