ZIP Code 77563 -- Hitchcock, TX

Galveston | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
9,955
Unknown
Median Income
$75,806
Home Value
$220,700
Median Rent
$1,370
Median Age
39.50
Diversity Index
70.20
Very High
Cost of Living
93.0
below average
Unemployment
9.6%

About ZIP Code 77563

ZIP code 77563 in Hitchcock, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 9,955. The median household income is $75,806, which is This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $220,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 93.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.50 years. Approximately 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Galveston, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
9,955
Median Age
39.50
Male Population
4,922
49.4%
Female Population
5,033
50.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
70.20 Very High
White
59.4%
Black or African American
16.7%
Hispanic or Latino
28.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
2.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
16.6%
Other Race
4.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$75,806
Mean Household Income
$96,551
Per Capita Income
$39,750
Below Poverty Line
14.9%

This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$220,700
Median Rent
$1,370
Total Housing Units
4,628
Occupied Units
4,052
Vacant Units
576
12.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1981
Owner Occupied
73.2%
Renter Occupied
26.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.2% Renter 26.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,727
Employment Rate
90.4%
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
88.4%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.4%

Cost of Living Index

93.0
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 77563 is 7.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Galveston

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
77573 League city 98,109 $122,722
77546 Friendswood 54,789 $123,756
77539 San leon 49,375 $89,111
77590 Texas city 31,642 $65,801
77550 Galveston 23,489 $45,047
77568 La marque 23,083 $74,694

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 77563

ZIP code 77563 (Hitchcock, TX) has a total population of 9,955 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 77563 is $75,806 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 77563 is primarily located in Hitchcock, Texas (TX). It falls within Galveston County.

The median home value in ZIP code 77563 is $220,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,370.

The median age in ZIP code 77563 is 39.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 77563 has a cost of living index of 92.96 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 77563, 20.31% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 77563 is 9.63%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.39% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.