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 High-density area
- $38,071
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77033 (Houston, TX) fell -5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,452. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,900 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,326; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77033 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 77033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77033.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77033?
31.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
20.9%
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?
$38,071
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$19,452
Per Capita Income
33.4%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77033 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)
$38,071 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
10,557housing units
10,557
Total Housing Units
9,561
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,900
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77087
Houston (77087)
36,399 residents
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77033
Houston (77033)
27,965 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77061
Houston (77061)
24,457 residents
- 77054
Houston (77054)
22,290 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77048
Houston (77048)
15,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77033 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77004
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77054
Houston (77054)
$62,106 median income
- 77048
Houston (77048)
$56,747 median income
- 77087
Houston (77087)
$52,847 median income
- 77023
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77011
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77021
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
- 77061
Houston (77061)
$45,115 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77033, 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 (27,965 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 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.
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