League City, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77573
Galveston County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 71,580
- 917/sq mi High-density area
- $122,722
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
League City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 917
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77573 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 77573 (League City, TX) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.5 in 2023 to 292.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77573 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in League City, Galveston County, Texas, with 71,580 residents across 78.1 square miles, a density of 917 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77573 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,722 (62% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,713. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $367,500 (48% above the average Texas ZIP), while 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,692.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Galveston County, so 77573 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 77573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in League City, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77573.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
227 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
217 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
212 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
191 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
174 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 77573, League City, 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
71,580
Population
78.1
Area (sq mi)
917
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77573?
37.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
10.8%
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?
$122,722
Median Household Income
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$53,713
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77573 ranks nationally
League City, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$122,722 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US 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
37,664housing units
37,664
Total Housing Units
35,988
Occupied Units
1,676
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,500
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,692
Median Rent
2002
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77573 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 207 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 231 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 263 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 273 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 293 |
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 1,700 business establishments in ZIP 77573, employing approximately 22,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,134,319,000.
1,700
Businesses
22,062
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 227 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 217 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 212 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 191 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 174 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 135 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 124 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 100 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 33 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 1.5% |
| Information | 17 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 77573 vs 77058 →
ZIP 77573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
71,580 residents
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
47,636 residents
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
38,806 residents
- 77062 25,152
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77598 23,059
Webster (77598)
23,059 residents
- 77586 20,970
Seabrook (77586)
20,970 residents
- 77059 16,949
Houston (77059)
16,949 residents
- 77058 16,406
Houston (77058)
16,406 residents
- 77510 13,731
Santa Fe (77510)
13,731 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77573 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
$123,756 median income
- 77573
League City (77573)
$122,722 median income
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
$114,057 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77510
Santa Fe (77510)
$102,651 median income
- 77565
Kemah (77565)
$95,268 median income
- 77539
Dickinson (77539)
$89,111 median income
- 77058
Houston (77058)
$68,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77573 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 4.2 mi |
| 77598 | Webster, TX | 23,059 | 3.9 mi |
| 77565 | Kemah, TX | 5,790 | 4.1 mi |
| 77539 | Dickinson, TX | 38,806 | 4.6 mi |
| 77518 | Bacliff, TX | 8,673 | 6.0 mi |
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 5.7 mi |
| 77546 | Friendswood, TX | 47,636 | 6.4 mi |
| 77586 | Seabrook, TX | 20,970 | 6.4 mi |
| 77510 | Santa Fe, TX | 13,731 | 9.7 mi |
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77573, 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 (71,580 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 77573 in?
ZIP code 77573 (League City) 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 77573?
ZIP code 77573 in League City, TX has a population of 71,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77573?
The median household income in ZIP 77573 is $122,722, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77573?
The median home value in ZIP 77573 is $367,500, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77573 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77573?
ZIP code 77573 has 1,700 business establishments employing approximately 22,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77573 are: Health care and social assistance (227), Professional, scientific, and technical services (217), Retail trade (212). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77573 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 77573?
In ZIP code 77573, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 77573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77573 is 30.5 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 77573?
In ZIP code 77573, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77573 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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