City

Baytown, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  Harris County  ·  Texas

👥130,055Population
💰$79,827Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$225,575Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.1%Hispanic: 45.8%Black: 13%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White36.1%
Hispanic45.8%
Black13.0%
Asian2.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma2,452 (3.4%)
HS Graduate22,080 (30.6%)
Some College9,554 (13.2%)
Associates14,374 (19.9%)
Bachelors9,077 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree14,732 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,827 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$225,575 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,314/mo
Total Housing Units49,990
Vacant Units3,496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Baytown, TX

Baytown is a city in Texas, located in Harris County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 130,055 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.69 years.

Economically, Baytown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,826 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Baytown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,575, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,314 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baytown is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.8%.

Baytown, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Baytown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77520 35,724 $54,249 $144,200 $1,142 9.5% 25.3% 53.2%
77521 65,920 $76,012 $220,100 $1,312 7.8% 33.7% 59.1%
77523 28,411 $120,839 $340,600 $1,537 6.7% 40.0% 82.0%