🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

77486

West Columbia

ZIP Code 77486 is a standard zip code serving West Columbia, West Columbia, Texas (TX), in Brazoria County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,851 with a median household income of $58,049. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Brazoria
City: West Columbia
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 29.140800
Longitude: -95.669400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 47.49 mi²
Water Area: 1.30 mi²
Population Density: 144.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 29.217255°N, 29.100003°S, -95.563255°E, -95.778560°W

With 6,851 residents spread across 47.49 square miles, this area has a population density of 144.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,851

Population

60th percentile

$58,049

Median Income

70th percentile

$110,000

Median Home Value

40th percentile

47.49 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 77486 is $58,049, and the median home value is $110,000.

Housing

2,992

Total Units

2,661

Occupied Units

88.9%

Occupancy Rate

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