ZIP 77521 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Baytown city, TX (77521)

Median Income

$76,012

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,110

Wealth inflow

Population

65,920

Unemployment

7.8%

4.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,110 for ZIP 77521 (Baytown city, 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

7.8%+110% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.5%-26% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.2%+4% vs US avg

908

Establishments

17,772

Employees

~20 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.8%
Construction13.6%
Manufacturing14.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities8.6%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.1%
Education, health care, social20.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.6%, median income fell 4.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.8%.

Median Income

$76,012

+1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate