77531 ZIP Code — Clute, TX
Brazoria County, Texas
ZIP code 77531 is located in Clute, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 11.75 square miles and serves a population of 15,842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.
About ZIP code 77531
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $69,676.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
15,842
population
11.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77531 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77531
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clute | Acceptable |
| Clute | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77541 Freeport (3.1 mi)
77566 Lake Jackson (6 mi)
77515 Angleton (9.3 mi)
77534 Danbury (12.5 mi)
77422 Brazoria (13.2 mi)
77577 Liverpool (17.9 mi)
77486 West Columbia (18.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,842 |
| Population density | 1,348 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.0551 |
| Longitude | -95.3826 |
| 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 | 42.5% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
15,842
Population
1,348
People per sq mi
30.7
Median age
$69,676
Median household income
$34,936
Per capita income
$216,000
Median home value
$1,198
Median monthly rent
55.1%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
4,333
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
573
Under 5
557
603
5–9
587
539
10–14
524
552
15–19
536
766
20–24
746
1,489
25–34
1,449
1,182
35–44
1,149
542
45–54
527
518
55–59
504
351
60–64
342
542
65–74
527
303
75–84
295
70
85+
69
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,014 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 11,828 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,806 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 30.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Hispanic or Latino
22.8%
Two or more races
14.2%
Other race
10%
Black or African American
7.9%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,109 | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,686 | 22.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,907 | 14.2% |
| Other race | 2,048 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 1,615 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 30.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $69,676 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
32.2%
$300k–$500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,198 |
| Owner occupied | 55.1% |
| Renter occupied | 44.9% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 55.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.0% |
| Electricity | 61.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,602 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 782 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,407 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,431 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,151 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,227 | 19.7% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 31.8% |
| Married | 46.3% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 184 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 232 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,929 | 46.0% |
| High school | 931 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 914 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.3%
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Construction
14.8%
Professional & management
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Retail trade
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.2% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 3.6% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 35.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.1% |
| Visited dentist | 50.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 790 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 20.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,712 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,039 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 980 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 30 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,101 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 13,877 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,333 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 224 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,741 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 900 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,052 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 834 | 5.3% |
| French | 635 | 4% |
| German | 69 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 68 | 0.4% |
| English | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77531
What city is ZIP code 77531 in?
ZIP code 77531 is primarily assigned to Clute, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77531 in?
ZIP code 77531 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77531?
ZIP code 77531 has an estimated population of 15,842 residents, with a density of 1,348 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77531?
The median home value in ZIP code 77531 is $216,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77531?
The median household income in ZIP code 77531 is $69,676, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77531 in?
ZIP code 77531 observes the CST timezone.