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 Moderate-density area
- $75,806
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77563 (Hitchcock, TX) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.9 in 2023 to 340.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,750. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $220,700 (11% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,370; 73.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77563 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 77563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hitchcock, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,750
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77563 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hitchcock, 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)
$75,806 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
4,628housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77563 vs 77568 →
ZIP 77563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
30,374 residents
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
14,308 residents
- 77510
Santa Fe (77510)
13,731 residents
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
13,131 residents
- 77563 9,103
Hitchcock (77563)
9,103 residents
- 77554 8,863
Galveston (77554)
8,863 residents
- 77517 5,315
Santa Fe (77517)
5,315 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77563 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77510
Santa Fe (77510)
$102,651 median income
- 77517
Santa Fe (77517)
$88,567 median income
- 77554
Galveston (77554)
$86,490 median income
- 77563
Hitchcock (77563)
$75,806 median income
- 77568
La Marque (77568)
$74,694 median income
- 77591
Texas City (77591)
$68,593 median income
- 77590
Texas City (77590)
$65,801 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77563, 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 (9,103 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 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.
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