77571 ZIP Code — La Porte, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77571 is located in La Porte, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 37.07 square miles and serves a population of 37,346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346/832.
About ZIP code 77571
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($80,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
37,346
population
37.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77571 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77571
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Porte | Acceptable |
| La Porte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77536 Deer Park (4.6 mi)
77507 Pasadena (4.9 mi)
77505 Pasadena (6 mi)
77503 Pasadena (6.5 mi)
77059 Houston (6.7 mi)
77523 Baytown (6.8 mi)
77523 Baytown (6.8 mi)
77586 Seabrook (7.3 mi)
77530 Channelview (8.1 mi)
77209 Houston (8.7 mi)
77058 Houston (8.7 mi)
77504 Pasadena (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,346 |
| Population density | 1,007 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6830 |
| Longitude | -95.0482 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/346/832 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
37,346
Population
1,007
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$80,778
Median household income
$43,562
Per capita income
$199,800
Median home value
$1,266
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
10,495
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,312
Under 5
1,327
1,409
5–9
1,427
1,286
10–14
1,302
1,138
15–19
1,151
1,037
20–24
1,050
2,693
25–34
2,726
2,432
35–44
2,461
2,097
45–54
2,123
1,369
55–59
1,385
1,230
60–64
1,244
1,548
65–74
1,567
729
75–84
738
281
85+
284
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,490 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,856 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,147 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.9%
Two or more races
13.8%
Black or African American
6%
Other race
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Asian
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,057 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,081 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,149 | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,674 | 6% |
| Other race | 2,152 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 780 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 534 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $80,778 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
27.6%
$200k–$300k
37.9%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,266 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.5% |
| Electricity | 47.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,049 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 981 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,902 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,548 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,762 | 35.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,813 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 24.0% |
| Married | 54.6% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 445 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 598 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,303 | 46.3% |
| High school | 1,734 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,213 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Professional & management
14.5%
Construction
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Retail trade
8.4%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 26.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,167 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 15.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,707 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,852 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,496 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 323 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,797 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 33,530 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,433 | 68.1% |
| Foreign born | 267 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,549 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,925 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,038 | 8.1% |
| Italian | 2,839 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 2,633 | 7.1% |
| English | 559 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 312 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 48 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0% |
| Irish | 15 | 0% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77571
What city is ZIP code 77571 in?
ZIP code 77571 is primarily assigned to La Porte, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77571 in?
ZIP code 77571 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77571?
ZIP code 77571 has an estimated population of 37,346 residents, with a density of 1,007 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77571?
The median home value in ZIP code 77571 is $199,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77571?
The median household income in ZIP code 77571 is $80,778, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77571 in?
ZIP code 77571 observes the CST timezone.