City

Friendswood, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥54,082Population
💰$121,914Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$354,300Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓59.2%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 4.4%Asian: 7.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic17.4%
Black4.4%
Asian7.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma678 (2%)
HS Graduate4,814 (14.3%)
Some College3,312 (9.8%)
Associates4,903 (14.6%)
Bachelors3,916 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree16,004 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 14.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad14.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,914 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$354,300 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,689/mo
Total Housing Units19,600
Vacant Units837

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Friendswood, TX

Friendswood is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,082 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Friendswood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,914 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Friendswood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,689 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friendswood is well-educated. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.59%).

Friendswood, 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 Friendswood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77546 54,082 $121,914 $354,300 $1,689 4.4% 59.2% 76.0%