ZIP Code 77503
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Pasadena · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 24,251
- Median income
- $66,797
- Median home value
- $182,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.5%
- Land area
- 22.4 sq mi
1,085/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77503 in Pasadena, Texas has a population of 24,251. The median household income is $66,797, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $182,500, 34% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.4 square miles in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 24,251 residents, producing a population density of 1,085 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 77503 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77503 sits at $66,797 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,193. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $182,500 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,200 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, 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 77503 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 77503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77503.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 77503, Pasadena, 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
24,251
Population
22.4
Area (sq mi)
1,085
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77503?
33.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
21.6%
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?
$66,797
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$27,193
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
8,617
Total Housing Units
7,949
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,200
Median Rent
1973
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
-10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77503 have decreased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.8% | 228 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 248 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 269 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 296 |
| 2024 | -10.7% | 264 |
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 415 business establishments in ZIP 77503, employing approximately 13,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,118,611,000.
415
Businesses
13,968
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 51 | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 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 77503 vs 77536 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 2.3 mi |
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 2.6 mi |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 37,995 | 2.9 mi |
| 77015 | Houston, TX | 53,621 | 4.4 mi |
| 77505 | Pasadena, TX | 23,223 | 4.1 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 4.2 mi |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 32,561 | 5.6 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 5.1 mi |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 5.3 mi |
| 77571 | La Porte, TX | 35,666 | 6.4 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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