ZIP Code 77503

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Pasadena · Harris County · Texas

Population
24,251

1,085/sq mi

Median income
$66,797

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,500

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.5%

Median age 33.1

Land area
22.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77503?

33.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

21.6%

Foreign-Born

White 36.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77503 in?
ZIP code 77503 (Pasadena) 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 77503?
ZIP code 77503 in Pasadena, TX has a population of 24,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77503?
The median household income in ZIP 77503 is $66,797, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77503?
The median home value in ZIP 77503 is $182,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77503 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77503?
ZIP code 77503 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 13,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77503 are: Wholesale trade (68), Retail trade (60), Construction (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77503 decreased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 77503?
In ZIP code 77503, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 77503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77503 is 26.7 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 77503?
In ZIP code 77503, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77503 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pasadena, TX

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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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