77033 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77033 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 5.71 square miles and serves a population of 28,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77033

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $39,118. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (21%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,255

population

5.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77021 Houston (2.2 mi) 77087 Houston (2.5 mi) 77051 Houston (2.6 mi) 77061 Houston (3.3 mi) 77048 Houston (3.4 mi) 77023 Houston (3.9 mi) 77004 Houston (4.4 mi) 77054 Houston (4.5 mi) 77017 Houston (4.8 mi) 77030 Houston (4.9 mi) 77047 Houston (5 mi) 77047 Houston (5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,255
Population density	4,948 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	5.71 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.6683
Longitude	-95.3356
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

28,255

Population

4,948

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$39,118

Median household income

$18,634

Per capita income

$88,700

Median home value

$1,172

Median monthly rent

61.3%

Home ownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

6,581

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

988

Under 5

1,025

1,293

5–9

1,342

1,207

10–14

1,253

1,148

15–19

1,191

914

20–24

948

1,628

25–34

1,688

1,452

35–44

1,507

1,441

45–54

1,495

828

55–59

859

834

60–64

865

1,062

65–74

1,102

688

75–84

714

384

85+

399

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,749	31.0%
18 and over	19,506	69.0%
65 and over	4,349	15.4%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.3%

White 22.9%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Two or more races 11.4%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,750	48.3%
White	7,473	22.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4,367	13.4%
Two or more races	3,712	11.4%
Other race	1,153	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	119	0.4%
Asian	44	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$39,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 53.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,700
Median rent / month	$1,172
Owner occupied	61.3%
Renter occupied	38.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	47.2%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	46.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,801	30.5%
Cohabiting couple	330	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,110	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,938	42.9%
Households with children under 18	3,584	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,725	40.6%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.0%	41.5%
Married	34.9%	30.2%
Separated	5.7%	5.6%
Widowed	3.2%	10.9%
Divorced	11.2%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	523	6.3%
Kindergarten	374	4.5%
Elementary school	4,316	52.3%
High school	2,318	28.1%
College / grad school	714	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 12.4%

Professional & management 12.1%

Construction 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 33.1%

Under 18 years 50.5%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 22.7%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	21.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	40.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	31.2%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	38.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	36.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,036	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.7%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	28.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,242	92.9%
Spanish	4,528	17.3%
Other Indo-European	4,505	17.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,513	83.2%
Born in same state	23,415	82.9%
Born in different state	20,580	72.8%
Foreign born	98	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4,742	16.8%
Not a US citizen	982	20.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	545	1.9%
Italian	125	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	0.2%
Norwegian	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	87.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77033

What city is ZIP code 77033 in?

ZIP code 77033 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77033 in?

ZIP code 77033 falls within Harris County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77033?

33% of residents in ZIP code 77033 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 77033 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 77033 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77033?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 77033 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 77033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 77033 in?

ZIP code 77033 observes the CST timezone.