77539 ZIP Code — Dickinson, TX
Galveston County, Texas
ZIP code 77539 is located in Dickinson, Texas, within Galveston County. It covers approximately 48.41 square miles and serves a population of 47,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/281/346.
About ZIP code 77539
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,707.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
47,240
population
48.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77539
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dickinson | Acceptable |
| Dickinson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77591 Texas City (4.3 mi)
77591 Texas City (4.3 mi)
77573 League City (4.6 mi)
77573 League City (4.6 mi)
77518 Bacliff (5.2 mi)
77518 Bacliff (5.2 mi)
77565 Kemah (5.5 mi)
77565 Kemah (5.5 mi)
77568 La Marque (7.6 mi)
77568 La Marque (7.6 mi)
77568 La Marque (7.6 mi)
77568 La Marque (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,240 |
| Population density | 976 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4566 |
| Longitude | -95.0440 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 832/281/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 34.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 27.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 10.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
47,240
Population
976
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$83,707
Median household income
$37,051
Per capita income
$224,500
Median home value
$1,338
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
14,955
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,393
Under 5
1,467
1,614
5–9
1,698
1,759
10–14
1,852
1,469
15–19
1,547
1,678
20–24
1,766
3,108
25–34
3,271
3,430
35–44
3,610
3,095
45–54
3,258
1,315
55–59
1,385
1,252
60–64
1,317
2,147
65–74
2,261
620
75–84
652
134
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,757 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 35,483 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,956 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Two or more races
12.7%
Black or African American
7.9%
Other race
5.1%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,829 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,952 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 7,005 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,339 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 2,835 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 992 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 34.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 27.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 10.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $83,707 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
38.5%
$300k–$500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,338 |
| Owner occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.9% |
| Electricity | 45.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,620 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,140 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,887 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,994 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,073 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,283 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 28.8% |
| Married | 55.5% | 53.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 465 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 697 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,185 | 41.0% |
| High school | 3,077 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,207 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Professional & management
10.8%
Construction
10.6%
Retail trade
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Public administration
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 28.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,067 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 16.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,380 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 3,964 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,595 | 8.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 185 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 184 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,393 | 87.6% |
| Born in same state | 40,247 | 85.2% |
| Born in different state | 29,442 | 62.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,146 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,847 | 12.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,030 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,654 | 7.7% |
| French | 3,304 | 7% |
| Arab | 1,713 | 3.6% |
| English | 422 | 0.9% |
| German | 420 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 106 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 73 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77539
What city is ZIP code 77539 in?
ZIP code 77539 is primarily assigned to Dickinson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77539 in?
ZIP code 77539 falls within Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77539?
ZIP code 77539 has an estimated population of 47,240 residents, with a density of 976 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77539?
The median home value in ZIP code 77539 is $224,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77539?
The median household income in ZIP code 77539 is $83,707, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77539 in?
ZIP code 77539 observes the CST timezone.