Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,962 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 56,740 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 31,925 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 42,686 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 24,164 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81,014 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,276 ▲ 29% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $276,821 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,473/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 153,885 |
| Vacant Units | 15,601 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Brazoria County is located in Texas and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 400,971 residents. With a median age of 36.24, it is a relatively young county.
Brazoria County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $98,276 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Brazoria County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $276,821 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,473. Homeownership rates are high at 75.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Brazoria County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.8%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Brazoria County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77511 | Alvin | 51,984 | $77,015 | $218,100 | $1,213 | 4.7% | 33.6% |
| 77515 | Angleton | 33,092 | $89,029 | $210,800 | $1,024 | 3.7% | 30.7% |
| 77422 | Brazoria | 14,548 | $75,223 | $205,000 | $1,068 | 5.7% | 25.6% |
| 77531 | Clute | 16,260 | $71,583 | $236,800 | $1,217 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| 77430 | Damon | 1,916 | $94,583 | $329,700 | $1,803 | 8.6% | 50.5% |
| 77534 | Danbury | 3,406 | $105,500 | $255,900 | $1,435 | 3.7% | 36.3% |
| 77541 | Freeport | 16,574 | $59,513 | $162,800 | $1,102 | 5.2% | 19.4% |
| 77566 | Lake Jackson | 30,057 | $91,406 | $256,900 | $1,417 | 6.6% | 41.5% |
| 77577 | Liverpool | 1,288 | $64,196 | $258,000 | $938 | 0.7% | 27.3% |
| 77578 | Manvel | 27,195 | $132,571 | $359,500 | $1,936 | 5.1% | 52.8% |
| 77581 | Pearland | 50,240 | $106,556 | $309,100 | $1,591 | 3.4% | 46.9% |
| 77584 | Pearland | 90,979 | $116,373 | $339,100 | $1,818 | 3.3% | 61.5% |
| 77583 | Rosharon | 47,646 | $107,510 | $298,000 | $1,501 | 4.5% | 43.5% |
| 77480 | Sweeny | 8,252 | $63,981 | $189,000 | $1,262 | 2.8% | 27.0% |
| 77486 | West Columbia | 7,330 | $85,182 | $221,600 | $1,075 | 4.2% | 39.6% |