77581 ZIP Code — Pearland, TX
Brazoria County, Texas
ZIP code 77581 is located in Pearland, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 24.62 square miles and serves a population of 50,554 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346/832.
About ZIP code 77581
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 $289,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $105,053. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,554
population
24.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77581 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77581
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pearland | Acceptable |
| Pearland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77584 Pearland (3.8 mi)
77089 Houston (4.3 mi)
77089 Houston (4.3 mi)
77075 Houston (5.1 mi)
77048 Houston (5.4 mi)
77546 Friendswood (6 mi)
77578 Manvel (7 mi)
77061 Houston (7 mi)
77034 Houston (7.1 mi)
77047 Houston (7.8 mi)
77047 Houston (7.8 mi)
77209 Houston (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,554 |
| Population density | 2,053 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5514 |
| Longitude | -95.2835 |
| 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 | 20.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
50,554
Population
2,053
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$105,053
Median household income
$46,094
Per capita income
$289,400
Median home value
$1,485
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
14,204
Housing units
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,464
Under 5
1,501
1,837
5–9
1,883
2,091
10–14
2,143
1,777
15–19
1,820
1,529
20–24
1,567
3,006
25–34
3,080
3,838
35–44
3,932
3,445
45–54
3,530
1,460
55–59
1,496
1,209
60–64
1,239
2,102
65–74
2,154
902
75–84
924
309
85+
316
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,410 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 37,144 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,707 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.8%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
13.4%
Black or African American
10.8%
Asian
5.9%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,058 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,284 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 7,879 | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,335 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 3,446 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 1,639 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 197 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.9% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
17.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 17.3% |
| Median income | $105,053 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k–$300k
37.0%
$300k–$500k
36.7%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,485 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.4% |
| Electricity | 34.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,061 | 62.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 803 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,537 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,198 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,167 | 40.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,525 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 23.4% |
| Married | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 655 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 609 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 6,416 | 45.2% |
| High school | 3,189 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,341 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
8.5%
Construction
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
6.2%
Other services
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.0% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
3.4%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 21.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,225 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 19.4% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,589 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 3,182 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,761 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 389 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 919 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,602 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 44,173 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 34,390 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 429 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,952 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,542 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,748 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 4,349 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 1,822 | 3.6% |
| English | 767 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 197 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 194 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 172 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 124 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77581
What part of Pearland is ZIP code 77581?
ZIP code 77581 covers a portion of Pearland, Texas, within Brazoria County.
What county is ZIP code 77581 in?
ZIP code 77581 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77581?
The median household income in ZIP code 77581 is $105,053, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 77581?
ZIP code 77581 has an estimated population of 50,554 residents, with a density of 2,053 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77581?
The median home value in ZIP code 77581 is $289,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 77581 in?
ZIP code 77581 observes the CST timezone.