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ZIP Code 77486
West Columbia, TX, Brazoria County
Population
7,195
Land area
48.2sq mi
People per sq mi
149
City
West Columbia
ZIP 77486 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77486 at a glance
- ZIP 77486 (West Columbia) is 29% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,857, 5% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,200 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77486
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77486, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,857
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$240,200
Prices -0.8% in a year
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
120
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
999
$34.37M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.76M
135 loans
Campaign donations
$90.09K
3% D, 39% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77486, 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
91° / 47°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 77486, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 77486
ZIP codes near 77486
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77480Sweeny | 4.4 mi | 124.8 |
| 77430Damon | 7.7 mi | 116.5 |
| 77431Van Vleck | 8.4 mi | 12.9 |
| 77468Van Vleck | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| 77444Damon | 12 mi | 39.2 |
| 77515Angleton | 13 mi | 204.5 |
| 77422Brazoria | 13 mi | 171.2 |
| 77482Van Vleck | 14 mi | 44.1 |
| 77566Lake Jackson | 15 mi | 23.7 |
| 77420Boling | 15 mi | 88.4 |
| 77415Sweeny | 15 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77486?
- ZIP code 77486 is in West Columbia, TX (Brazoria County).
- What county is ZIP code 77486 in?
- ZIP code 77486 is mostly in Brazoria County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77486?
- About 7,195 people live in the 77486 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.