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Pearland city, TX

ZIP 77581 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Pearland city, TX (77581)

Median Income
$106,556

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,370
Wealth inflow
Population
50,240
Unemployment
3.4%
0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,370 for ZIP 77581 (Pearland 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
3.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.6%-69% vs US avg
x
1,306
Establishments
17,591
Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining2.7%
  • Construction7.9%
  • Manufacturing8.2%
  • Wholesale trade2.0%
  • Retail trade8.9%
  • Transportation, utilities6.8%
  • Information1.9%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate6.8%
  • Professional, scientific, management12.4%
  • Education, health care, social25.1%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
  • Other services5.0%
  • Public administration5.8%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$106,556
Unemployment3.4%
Establishments1,306
Employees17,591