77486 Zip Code Profile

77486 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in West Columbia, Texas. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $103,900) are fairly typical for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area.

The average family income here is $55,695/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 77486 is $51,109.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 77486 earn an average of $38,100/year. Women earn only $19,320/year.

2,922 people in 77486 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 77486? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.3 minutes.

The median age here is 40 . There are 3,326 men and 3,525 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,842 people (out of the 6,851 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,731 homes, and 169 businesses every day. 74 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

77486 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 29 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Sidi Ifni, Morocco!) and -96 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 28 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:6,851
• White Population:5,617
• Black Population:803
• Hispanic Population:1,272
• Asian Population:49
• Hawaiian Population:4
• Indian Population:71
• Male Population:3,326
• Female Population:3,525
• Median Age:40
• Median Age of Males:39
• Median Age of Females:41

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:West South Central
• State:Texas
• CSA Name:Houston-Baytown-Huntsville, TX
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown TX
• County:Brazoria
• City: West Columbia
• Longitude:-95.7
• Latitude:29.1
• Elevation:28 feet above sea levele
• Area code:979

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:2,859
• Drive alone:2,402
• Carpool:333
• Public transit:0
• Ride bikes or walk:74


• Average commute time:26.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5:148
•    5 - 9:321
•    10 - 14:289
•    15 - 19:445
•    20 - 24:323
•    25 - 29:188
•    30 - 34:376
•    35 - 39:128
•    40 - 44:146
•    45 - 59:291
•    60 - 89:144
•    90 plus:60

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$103,900
• Average Annual Household Income:$56,250
• Businesses:124
• Employees:1,067
• Annual Payroll:$27,554,000
• Average Family Income:$55,695
• Median Family Income:$38,984
• Average Income for Men:$38,100
• Average Income for Women:$19,320

• The Politics

• Congressional District:14
• Congressional District Land Area:7095.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Randy K. Weber Sr. (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:039
• State FIPS Code:48

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View all schools in Brazoria

Primary Schools

Barrow El

112 Gaines

Brazoria, TX 77486

(979) 799-1700

West Columbia El

711 S Gray

West Columbia, TX 77486

(979) 345-5191

Wild Peach El

Cr 353 Blacks Ferry Rd

Brazoria, TX 77486

(979) 798-9193

Middle Schools

West Columbia J H

405 E Clay St

West Columbia, TX 77486

(979) 345-4131

High Schools

Columbia H S

521 S 16th St

West Columbia, TX 77486

(979) 345-5147

Other Schools

Brazoria Co J J A E P

521 S 16th St

West Columbia, TX 77486

(409) 345-5147

Other Schools

Charlie Brown Int

P O Box 158

West Columbia, TX 77486

(979) 345-4113