ZIP 77331 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cape Royale CDP, TX (77331)

Median Income

$50,321

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+347

Wealth inflow

Population

7,348

Unemployment

13.3%

9.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 347 for ZIP 77331 (Cape Royale CDP, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

13.3%+259% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-71% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.8%+78% vs US avg

Establishments

532

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.6%
Construction11.4%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation, utilities10.9%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.6%
Education, health care, social27.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.8%
Other services6.5%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77331 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.9%, median income fell 13.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.0%.

Median Income

$50,321

-33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate