Baytown, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77523
Chambers County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,031
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $124,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baytown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77523 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baytown, Chambers County, Texas, home to 17,031 residents across 233.0 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77523 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,188 (64% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,234. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $372,100 (50% above the average Texas ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,702.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chambers County, so 77523 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 77523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baytown, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77523.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77523, Baytown, 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
17,031
Population
233.0
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77523?
35.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
9.9%
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?
$124,188
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$48,234
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77523 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Baytown, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,188 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,162housing units
11,162
Total Housing Units
10,443
Occupied Units
719
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,100
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,702
Median Rent
2008
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77523 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 218 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 232 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 271 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 291 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 290 |
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 495 business establishments in ZIP 77523, employing approximately 10,554 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,346,000.
495
Businesses
10,554
Employees
$691.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 77523 vs 77580 →
ZIP 77523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
49,507 residents
- 77520
Baytown (77520)
36,489 residents
- 77523 17,031
Baytown (77523)
17,031 residents
- 77580 312
Mont Belvieu (77580)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77523 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77523
Baytown (77523)
$124,188 median income
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
$73,629 median income
- 77520
Baytown (77520)
$54,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77523 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77523, 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 (17,031 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 77523 in?
ZIP code 77523 (Baytown) is located in Chambers County, Texas. Chambers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chambers-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77523?
ZIP code 77523 in Baytown, TX has a population of 17,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77523?
The median household income in ZIP 77523 is $124,188, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77523?
The median home value in ZIP 77523 is $372,100, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77523 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77523?
ZIP code 77523 has 495 business establishments employing approximately 10,554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77523 are: Retail trade (74), Accommodation and food services (61), Transportation and warehousing (50). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77523?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77523 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 77523?
In ZIP code 77523, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 77523?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77523 is 34.0 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 77523?
In ZIP code 77523, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77523 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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