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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77033

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,965
1,807/sq mi
$38,071
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,807
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 27,965 residents across 15.5 square miles, a density of 1,807 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77033 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,071 (50% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,452. The poverty rate stands at 33.4% and the unemployment rate at 14.7%. Housing costs here run $128,900 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,326 a month; 59.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77033 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 77033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77033.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77033, 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

27,965

Population

15.5

Area (sq mi)

1,807

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77033?

31.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 6.5%
African American 55.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%

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?

$38,071

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$19,452

Per Capita Income

33.4%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77033 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,071 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,557

Total Housing Units

9,561

Occupied Units

996

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$128,900

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,326

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 181 business establishments in ZIP 77033, employing approximately 5,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $370,026,000.

181

Businesses

5,899

Employees

$370.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 21.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 19.9%
Wholesale trade 32 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.2%
Construction 11 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.0%
Manufacturing 7 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77033 vs 77021 →

ZIP 77033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77033 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77033 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77021 Houston, TX 26,042 2.4 mi
77087 Houston, TX 36,399 2.4 mi
77048 Houston, TX 15,294 3.3 mi
77051 Houston, TX 15,085 2.7 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 3.3 mi
77023 Houston, TX 28,998 3.9 mi
77054 Houston, TX 22,290 4.2 mi
77004 Houston, TX 32,692 4.3 mi
77003 Houston, TX 10,508 5.7 mi
77011 Houston, TX 19,547 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77033 in? ▼
ZIP code 77033 (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 77033? ▼
ZIP code 77033 in Houston, TX has a population of 27,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77033 is $38,071, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77033 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77033 is African American at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77033? ▼
ZIP code 77033 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 5,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77033 are: Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (36), Wholesale trade (32). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77033? ▼
In ZIP code 77033, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 77033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77033 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77033? ▼
In ZIP code 77033, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77033 is 33.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.