77430 ZIP Code — Damon, TX

Brazoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77430 is located in Damon, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 116.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77430

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $280,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,094. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 77430 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,718

population

116.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Damon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77444 Guy (4.7 mi) 77461 Needville (7.4 mi) 77486 West Columbia (8.8 mi) 77468 Pledger (13.3 mi) 77480 Sweeny (13.5 mi) 77420 Boling (13.8 mi) 77515 Angleton (16.9 mi) 77482 Van Vleck (17.9 mi) 77583 Rosharon (18.3 mi) 77469 Richmond (18.8 mi) 77469 Richmond (18.8 mi) 77479 Sugar Land (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,718
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	116.53 sq mi
Water area	8.59 sq mi
Latitude	29.2783
Longitude	-95.7070
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	30.2%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.3%	10.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,718

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$106,094

Median household income

$44,423

Per capita income

$280,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

656

Housing units

40.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

102

35–44

155

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	26.4%
18 and over	1,264	73.6%
65 and over	283	16.5%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 7.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,560	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	156	8.3%
Other race	134	7.2%
Two or more races	22	1.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.3%	10.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 21.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	21.0%
Median income	$106,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 26.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.6%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	55.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.2%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	425	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	115	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	83	13.3%
Households with children under 18	209	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	34.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	18.0%
Married	63.7%	69.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.9%
Divorced	13.3%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	3.6%
Elementary school	173	36.8%
High school	158	33.6%
College / grad school	122	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Construction 12.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Wholesale trade 10.7%

Professional & management 10.7%

Information 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.9%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	167	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	20.4%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,590	92.5%
Spanish	19	1.2%
Other Indo-European	19	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,643	95.6%
Born in same state	1,643	95.6%
Born in different state	1,369	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	75	4.4%
Not a US citizen	56	74.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	188	10.9%
Arab	133	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	6.1%
English	45	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77430

What city is ZIP code 77430 in?

ZIP code 77430 is primarily assigned to Damon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77430 in?

ZIP code 77430 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77430 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77430 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77430 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 77430 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 77430 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 77430 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77430?

The median household income in ZIP code 77430 is $106,094, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77430 in?

ZIP code 77430 observes the CST timezone.