ZIP Code 77563
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Hitchcock · Galveston County · Texas
- Population
- 9,103
- Median income
- $75,806
- Median home value
- $220,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.3%
- Land area
- 136.1 sq mi
67/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77563 in Hitchcock, Texas has a population of 9,103. The median household income is $75,806, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $220,700, 21% below the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.1 square miles in Hitchcock, Galveston County, Texas. The area is home to 9,103 residents, producing a population density of 67 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 77563 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77563 sits at $75,806 (0% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,750. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $220,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,370 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77563 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 77563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77563.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 77563, Hitchcock, 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
9,103
Population
136.1
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77563?
39.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.8%
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?
$75,806
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$39,750
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 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?
4,628
Total Housing Units
4,052
Occupied Units
576
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$1,370
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77563 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 251 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 277 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 327 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 340 |
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 117 business establishments in ZIP 77563, employing approximately 943 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,109,000.
117
Businesses
943
Employees
$40.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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