Texas · City Profile
Pasadena, TX
Pasadena sits in Harris, Texas, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 146,324 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Pasadena has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $171,920 and median asking rent runs around $1,275 per month. Median household income hovers around $65,360. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Pasadena
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77501 | Harris | 0 | — | — |
| 77502 | Harris | 36,374 | $58,714 | $148,100 |
| 77503 | Harris | 23,248 | $67,697 | $147,500 |
| 77504 | Harris | 25,401 | $52,620 | $193,100 |
| 77505 | Harris | 23,179 | $90,917 | $256,200 |
| 77506 | Harris | 37,561 | $51,810 | $114,700 |
| 77507 | Harris | 561 | $70,406 | — |
| 77508 | Harris | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Pasadena?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $171,920, and median rent is $1,275. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.