77511 ZIP Code — Alvin, TX
Brazoria County, Texas
ZIP code 77511 is located in Alvin, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 150.06 square miles and serves a population of 50,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/832/346.
About ZIP code 77511
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $74,466.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
50,799
population
150.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77511 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77511
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alvin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77517 Santa Fe (7 mi)
77578 Manvel (8.9 mi)
77510 Santa Fe (9.1 mi)
77510 Santa Fe (9.1 mi)
77546 Friendswood (9.4 mi)
77577 Liverpool (10.1 mi)
77581 Pearland (11.1 mi)
77583 Rosharon (11.9 mi)
77584 Pearland (11.9 mi)
77598 Webster (12.5 mi)
77573 League City (12.5 mi)
77534 Danbury (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,799 |
| Population density | 339 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 150.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.3938 |
| Longitude | -95.2451 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/832/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
50,799
Population
339
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$74,466
Median household income
$31,131
Per capita income
$197,700
Median home value
$1,218
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
14,435
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,872
Under 5
1,943
1,776
5–9
1,844
1,887
10–14
1,960
1,635
15–19
1,698
1,892
20–24
1,964
3,683
25–34
3,824
3,147
35–44
3,267
2,972
45–54
3,087
1,612
55–59
1,674
1,172
60–64
1,218
1,964
65–74
2,039
888
75–84
922
421
85+
438
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,513 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 37,286 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,672 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.6%
Hispanic or Latino
17.3%
Two or more races
12.7%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
4.2%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,364 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,619 | 17.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,785 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 3,424 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,605 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 877 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 734 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $74,466 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,218 |
| Owner occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter occupied | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 19.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 63.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,690 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,269 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,209 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,349 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,908 | 39.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,895 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Married | 49.8% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 500 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 812 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,927 | 44.7% |
| High school | 2,931 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,100 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
12.6%
Construction
11.3%
Professional & management
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 29.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,223 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 18.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,984 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 4,884 | 10.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,523 | 9.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 291 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,744 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 43,519 | 85.7% |
| Born in different state | 34,362 | 67.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,225 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,055 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,868 | 47.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,734 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 3,569 | 7% |
| Arab | 2,561 | 5% |
| English | 567 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 157 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 119 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 23 | 0% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77511
What part of Alvin is ZIP code 77511?
ZIP code 77511 covers a portion of Alvin, Texas, within Brazoria County.
What county is ZIP code 77511 in?
ZIP code 77511 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77511?
ZIP code 77511 has an estimated population of 50,799 residents, with a density of 339 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77511?
The median home value in ZIP code 77511 is $197,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77511?
The median household income in ZIP code 77511 is $74,466, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77511 in?
ZIP code 77511 observes the CST timezone.