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Pasadena, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77058, 77059, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505 and more.
Population
149,433
Land area
43.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,420
ZIP codes
9
Pasadena and its ZIP codes
Pasadena at a glance
- Pasadena is about 30 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $64,927 a year, 17% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,600 (26% below Texas) and median rent is $1,213 a month.
Local data for Pasadena, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools52
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks29
- Post Offices3
- Parks44
- Grocery Stores46
- Restaurants437
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Pasadena, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,927
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$1,213/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (84,709), Irish Americans (5,433), Honduran Americans (5,341).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Pasadena.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.97B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
PPP loans
$237M
2,334 loans, 27,724 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pasadena, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pasadena, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 46°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pasadena, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.1%
U.S. 11.1% +21.0 pts
ZIP codes in Pasadena
9 in or overlapping Pasadena. Population shown
Cities near Pasadena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deer ParkCity | 4.4 mi | 10.5 |
| South HoustonCity | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| La PorteCity | 6.7 mi | 18.6 |
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Nassau BayCity | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Galena ParkCity | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| ShoreacresCity | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WebsterCity | 8.5 mi | 6.3 |
| El LagoCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| SeabrookCity | 9.6 mi | 4.9 |
| FriendswoodCity | 9.6 mi | 20.6 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 14.4 |
| PearlandCity | 10 mi | 48.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pasadena, TX in?
- Pasadena is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Pasadena, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pasadena include 77058, 77059, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506, 77507, 77586.
- What is the population of Pasadena, TX?
- About 149,433 people live in Pasadena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pasadena?
- Nearby places include Deer Park (4.4 mi), South Houston (4.5 mi), La Porte (6.7 mi), Taylor Lake Village (7.7 mi), Nassau Bay (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023