77003 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77003 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 2.73 square miles and serves a population of 10,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/713/281/346.
About ZIP code 77003
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $345,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $87,618. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
10,169
population
2.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77010 Houston (1 mi)
77002 Houston (1.4 mi)
77201 Houston (1.5 mi)
77204 Houston (1.5 mi)
77299 Houston (1.5 mi)
77297 Houston (1.5 mi)
77212 Houston (1.5 mi)
77216 Houston (1.5 mi)
77004 Houston (1.8 mi)
77011 Houston (2.1 mi)
77020 Houston (2.4 mi)
77023 Houston (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,169 |
| Population density | 3,725 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7488 |
| Longitude | -95.3438 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 832/713/281/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,169
Population
3,725
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$87,618
Median household income
$56,654
Per capita income
$345,400
Median home value
$1,510
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
3,190
Housing units
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
309
Under 5
265
101
5–9
87
146
10–14
126
217
15–19
187
350
20–24
300
1,738
25–34
1,490
1,269
35–44
1,088
437
45–54
375
277
55–59
237
297
60–64
255
268
65–74
230
54
75–84
47
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,263 | 12.4% |
| 18 and over | 8,906 | 87.6% |
| 65 and over | 618 | 6.1% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.3%
Hispanic or Latino
19.9%
Black or African American
18.8%
Two or more races
14.1%
Other race
9.4%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,356 | 34.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,524 | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,389 | 18.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,792 | 14.1% |
| Other race | 1,196 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 423 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
10.5%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $87,618 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
52.2%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,510 |
| Owner occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter occupied | 54.2% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 35.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 31.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 12.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 8.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.6% |
| Electricity | 52.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,391 | 26.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 546 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,025 | 37.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,392 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 781 | 14.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 531 | 9.9% |
| Average household size | 1.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.4% | 48.2% |
| Married | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
21.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 381 | 27.2% |
| High school | 254 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 644 | 46.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
24.2%
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Finance & real estate
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Retail trade
7.0%
Construction
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Other services
2.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.0% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 5.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.8% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 5.5% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
21.3%
Under 18 years
38.5%
18 and over
18.9%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
45.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 8.6% |
| Retirement income | 8.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 16.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 33.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 47.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 211 | 2.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 18.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 21.4% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,595 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,097 | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,092 | 11.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,732 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 8,578 | 84.4% |
| Born in different state | 5,707 | 56.1% |
| Foreign born | 154 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,437 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 796 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 649 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 501 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 225 | 2.2% |
| German | 127 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 62 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.7% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77003
What city is ZIP code 77003 in?
ZIP code 77003 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77003 in?
ZIP code 77003 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77003?
21% of residents in ZIP code 77003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77003?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77003?
The median home value in ZIP code 77003 is $345,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 77003?
ZIP code 77003 has an estimated population of 10,169 residents, with a density of 3,719 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77003 in?
ZIP code 77003 observes the CST timezone.