77480 ZIP Code — Sweeny, TX

Brazoria County, Texas

ZIP code 77480 is located in Sweeny, Texas, within Brazoria County. It covers approximately 124.79 square miles and serves a population of 8,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77480

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,445. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 77480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,017

population

124.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweeny	Acceptable
Sweeny	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77486 West Columbia (6.4 mi) 77482 Van Vleck (10.1 mi) 77468 Pledger (11 mi) 77414 Bay City (12.9 mi) 77422 Brazoria (13.2 mi) 77430 Damon (13.5 mi) 77444 Guy (15.2 mi) 77566 Lake Jackson (16.2 mi) 77420 Boling (16.2 mi) 77515 Angleton (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,017
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	124.79 sq mi
Water area	2.21 sq mi
Latitude	29.0860
Longitude	-95.7430
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	41.0%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	10.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,017

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$76,445

Median household income

$33,422

Per capita income

$161,700

Median home value

$1,086

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

3,032

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

179

264

5–9

278

463

10–14

488

325

15–19

343

20–24

459

25–34

483

431

35–44

454

299

45–54

315

309

55–59

326

248

60–64

262

458

65–74

483

205

75–84

216

177

85+

187

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,265	28.3%
18 and over	5,752	71.7%
65 and over	1,726	21.5%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Black or African American 5.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Other race 5%

Asian 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,483	75.2%
Hispanic or Latino	608	7%
Black or African American	495	5.7%
Two or more races	467	5.4%
Other race	434	5%
Asian	130	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	27.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	30.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	10.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$76,445

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,700
Median rent / month	$1,086
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,611	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	136	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	484	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	628	22.0%
Households with children under 18	1,098	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,194	41.8%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	22.2%
Married	57.5%	54.8%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	5.7%	12.7%
Divorced	11.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	187	8.1%
Kindergarten	11	0.5%
Elementary school	1,210	52.1%
High school	551	23.7%
College / grad school	362	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 10.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Other services 9.3%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Information 2.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 30.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	457	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,667	95.6%
Spanish	582	7.6%
Other Indo-European	501	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	81	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,321	91.3%
Born in same state	7,295	91.0%
Born in different state	5,940	74.1%
Foreign born	26	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	696	8.7%
Not a US citizen	215	30.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	631	7.9%
Italian	603	7.5%
French	542	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	109	1.4%
German	25	0.3%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77480

What city is ZIP code 77480 in?

ZIP code 77480 is primarily assigned to Sweeny, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77480 in?

ZIP code 77480 falls within Brazoria County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77480 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 77480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77480 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 77480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77480?

The median home value in ZIP code 77480 is $161,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 77480?

ZIP code 77480 has an estimated population of 8,017 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77480 in?

ZIP code 77480 observes the CST timezone.