77566 ZIP Code — Lake Jackson, TX
Brazoria County, Texas
ZIP code 77566 is located in Lake Jackson, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 23.67 square miles and serves a population of 30,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.
About ZIP code 77566
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($91,806) 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,538
population
23.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77566 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77566
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Jackson | Acceptable |
| Lake Jackson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77531 Clute (6 mi)
77422 Brazoria (7.7 mi)
77541 Freeport (8.7 mi)
77515 Angleton (9.5 mi)
77486 West Columbia (14 mi)
77480 Sweeny (16.2 mi)
77534 Danbury (16.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,538 |
| Population density | 1,290 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.0401 |
| Longitude | -95.4806 |
| 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 | 25.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
30,538
Population
1,290
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$91,806
Median household income
$44,419
Per capita income
$242,400
Median home value
$1,404
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
8,521
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
899
Under 5
884
1,139
5–9
1,121
1,120
10–14
1,103
1,089
15–19
1,071
1,020
20–24
1,004
2,504
25–34
2,464
1,801
35–44
1,773
1,643
45–54
1,618
1,099
55–59
1,082
956
60–64
940
1,281
65–74
1,261
547
75–84
538
293
85+
288
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,660 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,878 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,208 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
5.6%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,844 | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,562 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,899 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,926 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 1,119 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 711 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
14.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 14.4% |
| Median income | $91,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
36.2%
$300k–$500k
25.3%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,404 |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.7% |
| Electricity | 50.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,268 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,113 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,750 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,394 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,822 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,992 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 23.4% |
| Married | 53.3% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 444 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,542 | 43.1% |
| High school | 1,847 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,904 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Construction
13.7%
Professional & management
9.7%
Retail trade
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
43.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,693 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,755 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 943 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 792 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 99 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,003 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 27,641 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,825 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 362 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,535 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,578 | 62.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,850 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 2,371 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2,120 | 6.9% |
| English | 205 | 0.7% |
| German | 123 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 123 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77566
What city is ZIP code 77566 in?
ZIP code 77566 is primarily assigned to Lake Jackson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77566 in?
ZIP code 77566 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77566?
ZIP code 77566 has an estimated population of 30,538 residents, with a density of 1,290 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77566?
The median household income in ZIP code 77566 is $91,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77566?
The median home value in ZIP code 77566 is $242,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 77566 in?
ZIP code 77566 observes the CST timezone.