City

Lake Jackson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brazoria County  ·  Texas

👥30,057Population
💰$91,406Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$256,900Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60%Hispanic: 28.1%Black: 7%Asian: 2%Other: 2.6%Race
White60.0%
Hispanic28.1%
Black7.0%
Asian2.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma237 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,377 (23.3%)
Some College2,332 (12.4%)
Associates4,036 (21.5%)
Bachelors2,070 (11%)
Graduate Degree5,718 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,406 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$256,900 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,417/mo
Total Housing Units12,277
Vacant Units830

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Lake Jackson, TX

Lake Jackson is a city in Texas, located in Brazoria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,057 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Lake Jackson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,406 is above the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Jackson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,417 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Jackson is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.04%).

Lake Jackson, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Lake Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77566 30,057 $91,406 $256,900 $1,417 6.6% 41.5% 64.7%