PlainZIP

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
$122,722
Median income
$367,500
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,713. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Median home value sits at $367,500 (48% above the state average), median rent at $1,692 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Galveston County, so you can benchmark 77573 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 77573?

37.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

37,664

Total Housing Units

35,988

Occupied Units

1,676

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$367,500

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77573 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77573 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 77573 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Galveston County

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
77568 standard
La Marque, TX
Pop: 14,308

Related Areas

Galveston County League City, TX Texas

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.

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