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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.
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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.
- Wazabi Japanese and sushi restaurant
206 W Texas Ave, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.6 (160 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings only. - Asha's Roti Shop Caribbean roti restaurant
1000 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.5 (217 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Closed Monday and Sunday. - Tajin Mexican Cafe Mexican cafe and burgers
200 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.5 (185 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Sundays. - El Toro Mexican Restaurant (Decker Drive) Tex-Mex restaurant
1301 Decker Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.6 (398 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Local Tex-Mex group with several Baytown locations. - Cuban Cafe Cuban cafe
4232 Decker Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.6 (348 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - C'est Bon Creole Cuisine Creole, Cajun and Caribbean restaurant
1020 Decker Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.5 (144 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Mondays. - Pho House Brews and More Vietnamese pho and smoothie restaurant
4216 Decker Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.6 (156 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Closed Saturdays. - Ricardo's Mexican Grill Mexican restaurant
1300 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.4 (171 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Monday and Sunday. - Big Pappa's Smokehouse & More Barbecue restaurant
3321 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.4 (126 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Closed Sundays. - O'Neals on the Water Waterfront American bar and grill
2651 TX-146 BUS, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.3 (402 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Mondays.
Grocery and shopping in 77520
- Kroger Supermarket
1700 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · Website Listed as Kroger 974. - La Michoacana Supermarket #21 Mexican supermarket
2312 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 - El Globo Bakery Mexican bakery (panaderia)
1250 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.7 (127 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - La Rancherita Meat Market Meat market and tortilleria
1713-1 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77520 · ★ 4.7 (40 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Baytown Nature Center City nature center with shoreline trails and birding
6213 Bayway Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · Reviews · Website Admission is charged. - Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center Wetlands education center
1724 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520 · Website Hours are on the city's separate page. - Bayland Park & Waterfront Waterfront park with boat ramps and fishing pier
2641 S SH 146 Business, Baytown, TX 77520 City list shows ZIP 77522; neighboring addresses use 77520. - Pelly Park Neighborhood park with splash deck
901 S Main St, Baytown, TX 77520 Splash deck runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during daylight saving season.
Homes for sale in 77520
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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.
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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.
