Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77083
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 70,837
- 2,651/sq mi High-density area
- $64,418
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,651
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77083 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77083 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 70,837 residents across 26.7 square miles, a density of 2,651 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77083 reports a modest median household income of $64,418 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,445. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $239,300 (3% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,447; 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77083 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 77083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Construction 50
Construction
50 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 77083, 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
70,837
Population
26.7
Area (sq mi)
2,651
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77083?
36.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
45.7%
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?
$64,418
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$27,445
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77083 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,418 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,617housing units
23,617
Total Housing Units
22,425
Occupied Units
1,192
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,447
Median Rent
1988
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2021)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77083 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +9.0% | 139 |
| 2016 | +9.4% | 153 |
| 2019 | – | 164 |
| 2020 | +7.0% | 176 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 201 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 701 business establishments in ZIP 77083, employing approximately 7,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,976,000.
701
Businesses
7,885
Employees
$290.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 134 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 50 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.0% |
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 77083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77036
Houston (77036)
71,969 residents
- 77083
Houston (77083)
70,837 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77077
Houston (77077)
52,151 residents
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
49,906 residents
- 77082
Houston (77082)
49,900 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77079
Houston (77079)
31,280 residents
- 77407 28,595
Richmond (77407)
28,595 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77083 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77094
Houston (77094)
$139,932 median income
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77079
Houston (77079)
$101,995 median income
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
$100,950 median income
- 77407
Richmond (77407)
$98,913 median income
- 77077
Houston (77077)
$72,871 median income
- 77083
Houston (77083)
$64,418 median income
- 77082
Houston (77082)
$62,455 median income
- 77072 $51,070
Houston (77072)
$51,070 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77083 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 49,900 | 2.1 mi |
| 77498 | Sugar Land, TX | 49,906 | 3.5 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 3.9 mi |
| 77407 | Richmond, TX | 28,595 | 4.0 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 4.1 mi |
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 52,151 | 4.4 mi |
| 77094 | Houston, TX | 8,498 | 5.1 mi |
| 77478 | Sugar Land, TX | 24,739 | 5.7 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 6.8 mi |
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 31,280 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77083, 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 (70,837 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 77083 in?
ZIP code 77083 (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 77083?
ZIP code 77083 in Houston, TX has a population of 70,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77083?
The median household income in ZIP 77083 is $64,418, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77083?
The median home value in ZIP 77083 is $239,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77083 is African American at 28.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77083?
ZIP code 77083 has 701 business establishments employing approximately 7,885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77083 are: Retail trade (134), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77083 increased by 14.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 77083?
In ZIP code 77083, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 77083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77083 is 31.7 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 77083?
In ZIP code 77083, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77083 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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