PlainZIP

Hitchcock, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77563

Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,103
67/sq mi
$75,806
Median income
$220,700
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hitchcock pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
67
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hitchcock, Galveston County, Texas, home to 9,103 residents across 136.1 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77563 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 77563 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Galveston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hitchcock, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77563.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77563?

39.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.4%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%

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

How ZIP 77563 ranks nationally

Hitchcock, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,806 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77563 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77563 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77568 La Marque, TX 14,308 5.7 mi
77510 Santa Fe, TX 13,731 5.7 mi
77591 Texas City, TX 13,131 7.5 mi
77554 Galveston, TX 8,863 7.3 mi
77517 Santa Fe, TX 5,315 8.1 mi
77590 Texas City, TX 30,374 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

77573 standard
League City, TX
Pop: 71,580
77546 standard
Friendswood, TX
Pop: 47,636
77539 standard
Dickinson, TX
Pop: 38,806
77590 standard
Texas City, TX
Pop: 30,374
77550 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 23,043
77551 standard
Galveston, TX
Pop: 17,753

Related Areas

Galveston County Hitchcock, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77563 in? ▼
ZIP code 77563 (Hitchcock) is located in Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galveston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77563? ▼
ZIP code 77563 in Hitchcock, TX has a population of 9,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77563 is $75,806, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77563 is $220,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77563 is White at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77563? ▼
ZIP code 77563 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 943 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77563 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77563 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 77563? ▼
In ZIP code 77563, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 77563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77563 is 29.2 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 77563? ▼
In ZIP code 77563, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77563 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.