ZIP Code 77840 Demographics & Data

College Station, TX (ZIP Code 77840) Profile

Texas

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 77840

The U.S. ZIP Code 77840 is associated with College Station, TX in Brazos County. An estimated 4.6% of residents in the 77840 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 21.8 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 51.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $16,212. Approximately 23% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $26,075. The current population estimate for this region is 59,371.

Population in 77840

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 77840 is 59,371.

College Station, TX

The 77840 ZIP Code is associated with College Station, TX in Brazos County.

Area Codes associated with 77840

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 77840 include 979.

Sunrise / Sunset in 77840

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 5:28 pm
Sunrise in 77840 6:51 am
Sunrise in 77840 5:28 pm

Weather forecast for 77840

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 77840

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 77840 Fair

Internet in 77840

An estimated 96.1% of households in ZIP Code 77840 have a computer, while about 74.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 77840

In ZIP Code 77840, the gender split is approximately 53.1% male and an estimated 46.9% female.

Health Insurance in 77840

Approximately 20.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 77840 (College Station, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 77840

The median household income in ZIP Code 77840 is $26,075, while the region's mean household income is $42,511. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,212. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77840 of $16,212 is approximately 48.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 23.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately146.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.2% of the population in 77840 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.5% of 77840 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 77840

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 24.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.0%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 77840

Residents of ZIP Code 77840 are younger than average. The median age of 21.8 years in ZIP Code 77840 is approximately 42.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 4.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 38.6% of the population in 77840 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 21.5% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 77840 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 77840

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.9%
5 to 9 years 2.3%
10 to 14 years 1.3%
15 to 19 years 21.5%
20 to 24 years 38.6%
25 to 34 years 16.4%
35 to 44 years 6.4%
45 to 54 years 3.2%
55 to 59 years 1.2%
60 to 64 years 1.5%
65 to 74 years 2.1%
75 to 84 years 1.1%
85 years and over 0.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 77840 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 77840

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 77840 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77840 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77840 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 77840

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 77840

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 77840

In ZIP Code 77840, 92.1% of the population graduated high school, while 51.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.8% in this Brazos County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 77840

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.8%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree 27.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 77840

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77840, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 18.9% of 77840 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77840 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.8%), followed by Asian (12.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 77840

Industry Percent
White 76.8%
Black or African American 10.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 12.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 77840

In ZIP Code 77840, 74.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Brazos County region.

Language Spoken in 77840

Language Spoken Percent
English only 74.6%
Spanish 11.9%
Other Indo-European languages 4.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 8.1%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 77840

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77840, an estimated 23.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Brazos County region.

Age of Housing in 77840

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 77840 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77840 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes electricity rates in 77840 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 77840

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 77840 11.09¢/kWh 9¢/kWh 5.19¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 77840

Month ZIP Code 77840 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.32 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.85 3 6.31
Mar 5.35 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.58 5.13 7.3
May 5.38 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.52 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.75 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.97 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.67 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.17 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes solar power levels in 77840 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 77840

In 77840, 52.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.6 minutes. Approximately 36.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77840 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 77840 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 77840

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 3.1%
Manufacturing 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.1%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 36.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 16.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 2.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 77840 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77840, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 77840 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Brazos County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 77840

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 85
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 71
Debt collection 14
Checking or savings account 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 11
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 77840

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 72
Improper use of your report 35
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 25
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 21
Managing an account 8
Other 60
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 77840. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.