City
ZIP codes in Baytown, Texas
Baytown is a city in Harris County and Chambers County, Texas, with a population of 83,701, about 0.3% of the state's residents, at roughly 2,093 people per square mile. It has 4 ZIP codes, uses area codes 281, 346, 713 and 832 and follows Central Time.
Baytown at a glance · Data updated
- 83,701
- Residents
- 4
- ZIP codes
- 30,964
- Households
- $59,910
- Median household income
- 34
- Median age
- 40
- Square miles
Each shape is a residential ZIP code area (circles mark areas without an outline). Select one for details.
Baytown compared with Texas
All 4 ZIP codes in Baytown
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No ZIP codes match.
| Standard | 38,587 | $54,278 | 37.7 | |
| Standard | 65,058 | $73,629 | 32.9 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 27,638 | $124,188 | 35.8 |
How Baytown ranks
What stands out about Baytown: household incomes well below the state median and a lower share of college graduates.
- Population: 83,701 — 48th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $59,910 — 45th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 34 — 29th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 14.8% — 53rd of 53 cities in Texas (among the least educated cities we cover).
- Population density: 2,093/sq mi — 35th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Baytown's ZIP codes
Of the 4 ZIP codes tied to Baytown, 3 (75%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 1 PO Box codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 3 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 77521, holds 65,058 people (50% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 100%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascocita → | 88,174 | $118,226 | 35.1 | 1 |
| Mission → | 85,778 | $60,767 | 34.9 | 3 |
| Bryan → | 83,980 | $59,289 | 32 | 7 |
| Baytown | 83,701 | $59,910 | 34 | 4 |
| Temple → | 82,073 | $68,204 | 33.8 | 5 |
| Longview → | 81,638 | $63,340 | 35.3 | 9 |
| Pharr → | 79,715 | $52,814 | 29.7 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Baytown
How many ZIP codes does Baytown have?+
Baytown has 4 ZIP codes: 3 standard, 1 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 3 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Baytown has the most people?+
77521 is the most populated, with 65,058 residents and a median household income of $73,629.
What is the median household income in Baytown?+
$59,910, which is 25% below the Texas median.
How big is Baytown compared with other Texas cities?+
Baytown is the 48th largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 83,701 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Baytown use?+
Baytown is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 281, 346, 713 and 832.