ZIP Code 77845: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 76,764 Household income: $88,851 Rent: $1,431

Overview

Total population
76,764
Rent
$1,431
Year built
2005
Household income
$88,851
Per capita income
$48,994
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
54.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Texas
County
Brazos County
City
College Station
Total population
76,764
Adults over 25
45,320
Total households
29,791
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$88,851
Per capita income
$48,994
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
54.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,431
Year built
2005
Households that rent
37.2%
Households that own
62.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
73.2%
Black
4.7%
Asian
8.5%
Two or more races
10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
85.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
33,529 (86.9%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
5,055 (13.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
18.6%
High school graduate or GED
11.9%
Some college or associate degree
8.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
61.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 77845 with: Brazos County, TX College Station, TX College Station metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77845

Total population76,764
Rent$1,431
Year built2005
Household income$88,851
Per capita income$48,994
Poverty rate12.9%
Unemployment rateN/A

Brazos County, TX

Total population242,311
Rent$1,193
Year built1997
Household income$58,553
Per capita income$34,320
Poverty rate24.3%
Unemployment rate2.8%

College Station, TX

Total population124,570
Rent$1,194
Year built1999
Household income$50,900
Per capita income$31,948
Poverty rate29.2%
Unemployment rate3%

College Station Metro Area, TX

Total population278,335
Rent$1,178
Year built1996
Household income$60,087
Per capita income$34,582
Poverty rate22.7%
Unemployment rate3.5%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424
Rent$1,403
Year built1992
Household income$78,476
Per capita income$40,752
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP77845 CountyBrazos, TXCityCollege Station, TXMetro AreaCollege Station metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population76,764242,311124,570278,33530,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,431$1,193$1,194$1,178$1,403$1,413
Year built200519971999199619921980
Household income$88,851$58,553$50,900$60,087$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$48,994$34,320$31,948$34,582$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate12.9%24.3%29.2%22.7%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.8%3%3.5%4.1%4%

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Summary for 77845

Rent & Income

In 77845, the typical monthly rent is $1,431 and the typical household income is $88,851. Rent here is higher than College Station and similar to Texas, and household income is higher than both College Station and Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 12.9%, which is lower than in both College Station and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 37.2% of households. About 54.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 61.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 77845 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 77845 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 77845 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,431 183 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $88,851 152 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 12.9% 214 / 388 from lower poverty 1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 77845

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 77845 ranks 183rd out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 152nd out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 77845 places 214th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 77845 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,431 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.


👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 77845

Annual Household Income: $88,851

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.


📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 77845

Estimated Rate: 12.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.


🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 77845

In ZIP Code 77845, households that rent: 11,081 (37.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 11,081 37.2%
Owner-Occupied 18,710 62.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.


📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 77845

In ZIP Code 77845, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,073 (54.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 6,073 54.8%
Other renter households 5,008 45.2%
Total renter households 11,081 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.


📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 77845

Less than High School: 8,444 people (18.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,375 people (11.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,655 people (8.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 27,846 people (61.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 45,320


 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.