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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77043

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

23,358
608/sq mi
$79,359
Median income
$411,100
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
608
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 23,358 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 608 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,359 (5% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $47,278. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $411,100 (66% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,553 monthly, and 52.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 77043 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77043.

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 77043, 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

23,358

Population

38.4

Area (sq mi)

608

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77043?

35.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

33.8%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 7.4%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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?

$79,359

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$47,278

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77043 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,359 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,506

Total Housing Units

10,914

Occupied Units

592

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.8%
Renter 47.2%

$411,100

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,553

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77043 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 303
2021 +9.8% 333
2022 +11.3% 370
2023 +12.1% 415
2024 +1.0% 419

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,220 business establishments in ZIP 77043, employing approximately 27,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,112,945,000.

1,220

Businesses

27,881

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 196 16.1%
Wholesale trade 134 11.0%
Construction 133 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 92 7.5%
Retail trade 87 7.1%
Manufacturing 74 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 59 4.8%
Finance and insurance 55 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 50 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 40 3.3%
Information 30 2.5%
Educational services 28 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 1.9%
Utilities 17 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Industries not classified 10 0.8%

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 77043 vs 77041 →

ZIP 77043 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 77043 ranks #0 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 77043 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 77043 ranks #4 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
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 3.4 mi
77079 Houston, TX 31,280 2.8 mi
77080 Houston, TX 45,275 3.4 mi
77042 Houston, TX 36,385 5.0 mi
77084 Houston, TX 95,137 5.0 mi
77077 Houston, TX 52,151 4.7 mi
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 5.5 mi
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 5.0 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 5.4 mi
77072 Houston, TX 56,526 7.8 mi

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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77043 in? ▼
ZIP code 77043 (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 77043? ▼
ZIP code 77043 in Houston, TX has a population of 23,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77043 is $79,359, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77043 is $411,100, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77043 is White at 40.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77043? ▼
ZIP code 77043 has 1,220 business establishments employing approximately 27,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Wholesale trade (134), Construction (133). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77043 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77043? ▼
In ZIP code 77043, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 77043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77043 is 26.6 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 77043? ▼
In ZIP code 77043, approximately 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77043 is 14.8% 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.