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Richwood, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77531.
Population
4,791
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,073
ZIP codes
1
Richwood and its ZIP codes
Richwood at a glance
- Richwood is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,380, 13% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,600 (12% below Texas) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Richwood, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richwood, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,380
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$249,600
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,815), German Americans (588), Irish Americans (457).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Richwood.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
PPP loans
$44M
426 loans, 3,972 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richwood, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 45°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Richwood
1 in or overlapping Richwood. Population shown
Cities near Richwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake JacksonCity | 2.6 mi | 19.7 |
| CluteCity | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| AngletonCity | 6.9 mi | 11.7 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 7.8 mi | 7 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| FreeportCity | 9.5 mi | 15.4 |
| BrazoriaCity | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Surfside BeachCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| QuintanaTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| DanburyCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| BonneyVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richwood, TX in?
- Richwood is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Richwood, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richwood include 77531.
- What is the population of Richwood, TX?
- About 4,791 people live in Richwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richwood?
- Nearby places include Lake Jackson (2.6 mi), Clute (2.8 mi), Angleton (6.9 mi), Oyster Creek (7 mi), Bailey's Prairie (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023