ZIP Code 77486, Texas
ZIP Code 77486 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 77486 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Brazoria County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,195. The land area covers 48.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,195 | ±805 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,748 | ±339 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,213 | ±387 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,748 | ±339 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 465 | ±181 |
| Median Home Value | $240,200 | ±$26,409 |
| Median Gross Rent | $983 | ±$642 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,857 | ±$17,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,018 | ±$3,879 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 641 | ±340 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,166 | ±571 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 413,224 (2024)
ID: 113472
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CIVIL DA
111 E LOCUST ST, STE 102A, ANGLETON TX 77515-4642
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | BRAZORIA, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LAKE JACKSON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BOLING, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST COLUMBIA, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DAMON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | LAKE JACKSON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEEDVILLE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | NEEDVILLE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | NEEDVILLE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BOLING, TX |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brazosport College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 500 College Dr, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566 |
9792303000
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WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 518 E BRAZOS AVE, WEST COLUMBIA, TX, 77486 |
(979) 345-3394
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Natural Images Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 236 Old Angleton Road, Clute, TX, 77531-3603 |
9792656200
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SWEENY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 205 W ASHLEY WILSON RD, SWEENY, TX, 77480 |
(979) 548-2567
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BRAZORIA LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 620 S BROOKS ST, BRAZORIA, TX, 77422 |
(979) 798-2372
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ANGLETON LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 401 E CEDAR ST, ANGLETON, TX, 77515 |
(979) 864-1519
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LAKE JACKSON LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 250 CIRCLE WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX, 77566 |
(979) 415-2590
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JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 20875 CR 171, ANGLETON, TX, 77515 |
(979) 864-1505
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ALBERT GEORGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 9230 GENE ST, NEEDVILLE, TX, 77461 |
(979) 793-4270
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CLUTE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 215 N SHANKS ST, CLUTE, TX, 77531 |
(979) 265-4582
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ANGLETON 2 W, TX US, located 14.0 miles from ZCTA5 77486. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.3° | 46.8° | 55.6° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| February | 67.5° | 51.0° | 59.2° | 2.83" | 0.0" |
| March | 71.8° | 56.3° | 64.1° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.9° | 61.6° | 69.3° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.6° | 69.7° | 76.7° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.6° | 74.8° | 81.7° | 5.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.0° | 76.2° | 83.6° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.6° | 76.3° | 83.9° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.3° | 73.2° | 80.8° | 6.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 81.9° | 64.1° | 73.0° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| November | 73.1° | 55.3° | 64.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| December | 67.2° | 50.0° | 58.6° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| East Columbia CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Wild Peach Village CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Sweeny city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Damon CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Brazoria city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 77486. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.