ZIP Code 77083
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 70,837
- Median income
- $64,418
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.5%
- Land area
- 26.7 sq mi
2,651/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77083 in Houston, Texas has a population of 70,837. The median household income is $64,418, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $239,300, 14% below the US average. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.7 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 70,837 residents, producing a population density of 2,651 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 77083 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77083 sits at $64,418 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,445. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $239,300 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,447 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77083 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 77083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,445
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77083 vs 77082 →
| 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 |
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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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