ZIP Code 77043
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 23,358
- Median income
- $79,359
- Median home value
- $411,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 38.4 sq mi
608/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77043 in Houston, Texas has a population of 23,358. The median household income is $79,359, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $411,100, 48% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.4 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 23,358 residents, producing a population density of 608 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77043 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77043 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $411,100 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,553 per month, and 52.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77043 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
134 establishments
- Construction
Construction
133 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,358
Population
38.4
Area (sq mi)
608
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77043?
35.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
33.8%
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?
$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
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?
11,506
Total Housing Units
10,914
Occupied Units
592
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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