Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77003
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,508
- 1,598/sq mi High-density area
- $83,980
- Median income Above-median income area
- $384,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,598
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77003 (Houston, TX) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 10,508 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,598 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,980 (11% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,562. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $384,400 (55% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 41.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,486.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77003.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77003, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,508
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
1,598
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77003?
36.1
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
16.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,980
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$64,562
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77003 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,980 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,585housing units
6,585
Total Housing Units
5,674
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$384,400
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,486
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 433 business establishments in ZIP 77003, employing approximately 6,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,003,000.
433
Businesses
6,543
Employees
$327.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 17 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77026
Houston (77026)
23,940 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77003 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77004 $71,199
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77023 $51,430
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77011 $50,133
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
- 77021 $45,574
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77003 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 0.9 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 1.3 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 2.0 mi |
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 2.3 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 2.8 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 2.5 mi |
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 2.5 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 3.7 mi |
| 77026 | Houston, TX | 23,940 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77003, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,508 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77003 in?
ZIP code 77003 (Houston) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77003?
ZIP code 77003 in Houston, TX has a population of 10,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77003?
The median household income in ZIP 77003 is $83,980, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77003?
The median home value in ZIP 77003 is $384,400, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77003 is White at 33.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77003?
ZIP code 77003 has 433 business establishments employing approximately 6,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77003 are: Accommodation and food services (68), Retail trade (49), Wholesale trade (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77003?
In ZIP code 77003, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77003 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77003?
In ZIP code 77003, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77003 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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