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ZIP 77520: Downtown Baytown, Goose Creek and Pelly

ZIP 77520 covers central and south Baytown on the north shore of Galveston Bay, about 22 miles east of downtown Houston. Most homes are detached single-family houses, with the largest groups built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1940s in the older Goose Creek, Pelly and Cedar Bayou neighborhoods. Decker Drive, Texas Avenue, State Highway 146 and Interstate 10 are the main corridors, and the Baytown Nature Center sits on a peninsula at the south end.

County: Harris CountyAreas: Downtown Baytown, Goose Creek, Pelly, Cedar Bayou, Bayway Drive areaSchool districts: Goose Creek CISDVerified: October 29, 2026

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Schools serving 77520

Public schools in 77520 fall under Goose Creek CISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.

Level School District TEA rating Links
Elementary Ashbel Smith Elementary Goose Creek CISD F (2025-26) TEA
Elementary Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary Goose Creek CISD D (2025-26) TEA
Middle Horace Mann Junior School Goose Creek CISD C (2025-26) TEA
Middle Cedar Bayou Junior School Goose Creek CISD C (2025-26) TEA
High Robert E. Lee High School Goose Creek CISD B (2025-26) TEA

10 restaurants in 77520

Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.

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Homes for sale in 77520

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Property taxes in 77520 depend on the taxing entities for the exact address (county, city or MUD, school district and others). Use our Houston mortgage calculator with the MUD toggle to estimate a monthly payment, and read about the homestead exemption before you budget.

Questions about 77520

How far is ZIP 77520 from downtown Houston and what is the commute?

Central Baytown is about 26 miles by road east of downtown Houston. Interstate 10 (the East Freeway) and State Highway 146 are the main routes, and Decker Drive (Spur 330) and Texas Avenue carry local traffic.

What types of homes are in 77520 and when were they built?

Detached single-family houses are the largest group, roughly two of every three housing units in Census-based counts. The biggest shares were built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1940s in the older Goose Creek, Pelly and Cedar Bayou areas, with duplexes, small multi-unit buildings and manufactured homes also present.

Is flood or storm-surge exposure a consideration in 77520, and where can I check an address?

Baytown sits on flat Gulf Coast terrain beside Galveston Bay, and hurricanes such as Ike in 2008 and Harvey in 2017 caused major damage in the city. The Harris County Flood Control District says a major flood occurs somewhere in Harris County about every two years, and its flood education tools and FEMA's Flood Map Service Center show the mapped risk for an individual address.

Which school district serves ZIP 77520?

Goose Creek CISD serves Baytown ZIP 77520. Campuses inside the ZIP include Robert E. Lee High School, Horace Mann Junior School, Cedar Bayou Junior School, Ashbel Smith Elementary and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary.

Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77520?

Absolutely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group serve ZIP code 77520 as part of Greater Houston, and we learn the pricing and housing in each area before we list a home or make an offer. Our team has sold more than 1,000 homes and holds 5.0-star ratings on Google and Zillow across hundreds of reviews. This guide covers much more to help you get started, or call or text us at (832) 777-3904.

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Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.