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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
$64,418
Median income
$239,300
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,445. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $239,300 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,447 monthly, and 64.2% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77083 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 77083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77083.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77083?

36.2

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

45.7%

Foreign-Born

White 16.1%
African American 28.3%
Asian 23.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

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

$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

$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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

23,617

Total Housing Units

22,425

Occupied Units

1,192

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$239,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77083 ranks #2 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 77083 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 77083 ranks #7 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
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

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
77379 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 70,544

Related Areas

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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.

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