77840 ZIP Code — College Station, TX
Brazos County, Texas
ZIP code 77840 is located in College Station, Texas, within Brazos County. It covers approximately 9.97 square miles and serves a population of 53,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.
About ZIP code 77840
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,100. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $30,049. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
53,891
population
9.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77840
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| College Station | Acceptable |
| College Station | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77843 College Station (1.6 mi)
77801 Bryan (3.1 mi)
77802 Bryan (3.6 mi)
77845 College Station (4.3 mi)
77803 Bryan (6 mi)
77807 Bryan (11.1 mi)
77807 Bryan (11.1 mi)
77808 Bryan (14.1 mi)
77879 Somerville (16.2 mi)
77861 Iola (16.6 mi)
77830 Anderson (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,891 |
| Population density | 5,405 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6079 |
| Longitude | -96.3240 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 979 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 72.7% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.8% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.6% | 17.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
53,891
Population
5,405
People per sq mi
22.1
Median age
$30,049
Median household income
$20,159
Per capita income
$234,100
Median home value
$1,036
Median monthly rent
10.6%
Home ownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
6,379
Housing units
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,060
Under 5
891
815
5–9
686
639
10–14
538
4,789
15–19
4,027
12,478
20–24
10,495
4,440
25–34
3,735
2,173
35–44
1,827
1,134
45–54
953
453
55–59
381
332
60–64
280
547
65–74
460
309
75–84
260
103
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,633 | 10.5% |
| 18 and over | 48,258 | 89.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,765 | 3.3% |
| Median age | 22.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Black or African American
10.8%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,570 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 6,401 | 10.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,554 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5,459 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,390 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 1,659 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 72.7% | 49.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 18.8% | 26.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.6% | 17.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
19.8%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
13.6%
$25k–$35k
14.5%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 19.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $30,049 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,036 |
| Owner occupied | 10.6% |
| Renter occupied | 89.4% |
| Vacant | 16.0% |
| Single-family detached | 17.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.8% |
| Electricity | 79.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,078 | 14.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,513 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,633 | 40.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,302 | 38.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,207 | 14.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,389 | 6.5% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 79.7% | 75.4% |
| Married | 15.7% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
23.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 371 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 0.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,097 | 6.3% |
| High school | 1,139 | 3.4% |
| College / grad school | 29,572 | 88.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.8%
Retail trade
14.7%
Professional & management
12.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Construction
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.1% |
| Government | 26.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.2% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.0 |
Poverty
All people
45.2%
Under 18 years
32.2%
18 and over
46.9%
Married-couple families
11.2%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 7.6% |
| Retirement income | 6.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 16.8% |
| High cholesterol | 15.3% |
| Diabetes | 4.3% |
| Heart disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 1.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 8.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 1.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 21.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 24.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,098 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.4% |
| Public insurance | 14.4% |
| No insurance | 11.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,940 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 3,377 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,257 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 514 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1,289 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,678 | 86.6% |
| Born in same state | 45,418 | 84.3% |
| Born in different state | 34,106 | 63.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,260 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,213 | 13.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,479 | 20.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,921 | 7.3% |
| French | 3,239 | 6% |
| Arab | 783 | 1.5% |
| English | 417 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 377 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 299 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 110 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77840
What part of College Station is ZIP code 77840?
ZIP code 77840 covers a portion of College Station, Texas, within Brazos County.
What county is ZIP code 77840 in?
ZIP code 77840 falls within Brazos County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77840 mostly rentals?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 77840 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77840?
45% of residents in ZIP code 77840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77840?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77840?
The median household income in ZIP code 77840 is $30,049, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77840 in?
ZIP code 77840 observes the CST timezone.