77486 — West Columbia, TX
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 77486 is a strongly owner-occupied area (78% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $75K and a median home value of $240K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 79/100. The high single-family detached share (82%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 77486
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | West Columbia |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 7,195 |
| Total Households | 2,748 |
| Median Household Income | $75K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,138 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78% |
| Median Home Value | $240K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 82% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1979 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 68% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 17% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 15% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 77486 score 79/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 79/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 78% (x1.2); +2 2,748 households; +6 median income $75K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 77486 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 77486. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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