77486 ZIP Code — West Columbia, TX

Brazoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77486 is located in West Columbia, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 48.21 square miles and serves a population of 7,689 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77486

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 $210,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,809. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 77486 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,689

population

48.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Columbia	Acceptable
West Columbia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77480 Sweeny (6.4 mi) 77430 Damon (8.8 mi) 77444 Guy (12.1 mi) 77515 Angleton (13.3 mi) 77468 Pledger (13.5 mi) 77566 Lake Jackson (14 mi) 77422 Brazoria (14.5 mi) 77482 Van Vleck (15.1 mi) 77461 Needville (16.1 mi) 77420 Boling (17.1 mi) 77531 Clute (18.8 mi) 77414 Bay City (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,689
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	48.21 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	29.1554
Longitude	-95.6717
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	31.6%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	10.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,689

Population

159

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$88,809

Median household income

$35,950

Per capita income

$210,100

Median home value

$1,246

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,709

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

140

Under 5

146

289

5–9

300

275

10–14

286

253

15–19

263

393

20–24

409

415

25–34

432

414

35–44

431

353

45–54

368

278

55–59

290

147

60–64

153

562

65–74

585

202

75–84

210

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,773	23.1%
18 and over	5,916	76.9%
65 and over	1,654	21.5%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Other race 6.8%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,167	70.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,013	11.6%
Other race	592	6.8%
Two or more races	524	6%
Black or African American	241	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	135	1.6%
Asian	30	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	10.3%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$88,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,100
Median rent / month	$1,246
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	14.5%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,763	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	162	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	808	28.0%
Households with children under 18	936	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,109	38.4%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	21.0%
Married	62.5%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.0%	11.1%
Divorced	2.4%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	1.9%
Kindergarten	156	7.9%
Elementary school	963	48.5%
High school	433	21.8%
College / grad school	395	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Construction 15.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	24.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	411	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,403	96.3%
Spanish	623	8.4%
Other Indo-European	578	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,066	91.9%
Born in same state	7,039	91.5%
Born in different state	6,065	78.9%
Foreign born	27	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	623	8.1%
Not a US citizen	98	15.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	635	8.3%
Italian	591	7.7%
Arab	459	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.5%
Dutch	36	0.5%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	91.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77486

What city is ZIP code 77486 in?

ZIP code 77486 is primarily assigned to West Columbia, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77486 in?

ZIP code 77486 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 77486?

ZIP code 77486 has an estimated population of 7,689 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77486?

The median home value in ZIP code 77486 is $210,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77486?

The median household income in ZIP code 77486 is $88,809, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77486 in?

ZIP code 77486 observes the CST timezone.