77422 ZIP Code — Brazoria, TX

Brazoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77422 is located in Brazoria, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 171.16 square miles and serves a population of 14,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77422

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 $181,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,937. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,302

population

171.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brazoria	Acceptable
Brazoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77566 Lake Jackson (7.7 mi) 77531 Clute (13.2 mi) 77480 Sweeny (13.2 mi) 77486 West Columbia (14.5 mi) 77541 Freeport (15.1 mi) 77414 Bay City (16.1 mi) 77515 Angleton (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,302
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	171.16 sq mi
Water area	10.97 sq mi
Latitude	28.9639
Longitude	-95.5741
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	43.7%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	10.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

14,302

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$68,937

Median household income

$30,032

Per capita income

$181,500

Median home value

$1,058

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

5,534

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

267

Under 5

233

376

5–9

327

465

10–14

406

562

15–19

490

413

20–24

361

924

25–34

806

838

35–44

730

1,017

45–54

886

717

55–59

625

538

60–64

469

770

65–74

672

662

75–84

577

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,804	19.6%
18 and over	11,498	80.4%
65 and over	2,852	19.9%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.6%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Black or African American 10.2%

Two or more races 8.1%

Other race 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,617	66.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,647	10.3%
Black or African American	1,633	10.2%
Two or more races	1,284	8.1%
Other race	702	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.3%
Asian	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	10.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$68,937

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,500
Median rent / month	$1,058
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	23.8%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,767	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	269	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	843	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,188	23.4%
Households with children under 18	1,376	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,968	38.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	23.9%
Married	49.2%	50.6%
Separated	2.3%	3.3%
Widowed	3.0%	12.6%
Divorced	12.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	286	10.2%
Kindergarten	89	3.2%
Elementary school	1,152	41.1%
High school	826	29.5%
College / grad school	449	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	27.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,264	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	23.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,802	96.5%
Spanish	587	4.3%
Other Indo-European	532	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.3%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,303	93.0%
Born in same state	13,259	92.7%
Born in different state	10,199	71.3%
Foreign born	44	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	999	7.0%
Not a US citizen	551	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,618	11.3%
Italian	1,459	10.2%
French	1,092	7.6%
English	125	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	39	0.3%
Dutch	28	0.2%
Polish	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77422

What city is ZIP code 77422 in?

ZIP code 77422 is primarily assigned to Brazoria, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77422 in?

ZIP code 77422 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77422?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 77422 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 77422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77422 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 77422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 77422 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 77422 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 77422 in?

ZIP code 77422 observes the CST timezone.