| City: | Rosharon, Texas |
| City Alias: | Arcola, Iowa Colony, Sandy Point |
| Counties: | Brazoria County[Primary] Fort Bend County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:12 PM |
| Population: | 43,113 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 281 / 346 / 832 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.4087, -95.4421 |
| Land Area: | 174.274 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77583 has 43,113 residents and 11,382 households (average 3.26 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.1% male and 43.9% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.8%) and Black or African American (31.6%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 43,113Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 47,646Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 68,756Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 247.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $107,510Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11,382Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $298,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 29,494 | 29,698 | 30,837 | 31,353 | 31,098 | 33,236 | 35,308 | 36,903 | 40,514 | 41,305 | 41,232 | 44,443 | 47,646 |
| Decennial Census | 28,531 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 43,113 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.9
Male Median Age: 37.6
Female Median Age: 33.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,344 | 1,637 | 1,674 | 1,605 | 1,130 | 1,545 | 1,981 | 2,285 | 2,144 | 2,105 | 1,872 | 1,681 | 1,353 | 839 | 526 | 301 | 108 | 58 |
| Female | 1,336 | 1,493 | 1,682 | 1,479 | 1,131 | 1,219 | 1,562 | 1,667 | 1,495 | 1,326 | 1,130 | 977 | 843 | 699 | 428 | 216 | 123 | 119 |
| Total | 2,680 | 3,130 | 3,356 | 3,084 | 2,261 | 2,764 | 3,543 | 3,952 | 3,639 | 3,431 | 3,002 | 2,658 | 2,196 | 1,538 | 954 | 517 | 231 | 177 |
| White: | 12,769 | 23.71% |
| Black: | 13,640 | 25.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 16,309 | 30.28% |
| Asian: | 2,286 | 4.24% |
| American Indian: | 366 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 23 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 8,470 | 15.73% |
| Total: | 53,863 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,188 | 56.10% | 37.6 years |
| Females: | 18,925 | 43.90% | 33.6 years |
| Total: | 43,113 | 100% | 35.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 38,660 | 81.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,567 | 3.29% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3,489 | 7.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3,930 | 15.57% |
| Total Population: | 47,646 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 40,227 | 84.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7,419 | 15.57% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $107,510, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $44,987 (72.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,702. Family households earn a median of $120,870 versus $71,827 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,043). By gender, male median income is $77,256 and female is $67,938, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $9,318 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,523 | $65,331 | $68,939 | $69,436 | $62,813 | $64,455 | $67,241 | $70,658 | $78,808 | $89,406 | $99,471 | $110,852 | $107,510 |
| Median Family Income | $66,563 | $68,734 | $71,686 | $70,052 | $64,370 | $69,643 | $74,906 | $81,063 | $91,976 | $101,013 | $112,536 | $120,305 | $120,870 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,321 | $41,866 | $52,731 | $67,313 | $48,542 | $37,500 | $41,645 | $35,667 | $35,072 | $51,362 | $54,765 | $63,864 | $71,827 |
| Median Male Income | $46,722 | $47,859 | $47,910 | $47,869 | $47,423 | $42,190 | $45,398 | $53,509 | $54,886 | $63,660 | $64,948 | $73,138 | $77,256 |
| Median Female Income | $40,564 | $41,601 | $49,215 | $50,198 | $46,149 | $41,434 | $39,908 | $45,158 | $47,201 | $51,059 | $58,843 | $63,504 | $67,938 |
| Employed: | 20,134 | 54.84% |
| Unemployed: | 959 | 2.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15,623 | 42.55% |
| Total: | 36,716 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10,837 | 53.82% |
| Service: | 1,785 | 8.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,690 | 13.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,667 | 13.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,155 | 10.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20,134 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $298,000, which is markedly greater than the state median ($260,400), is up $165,100 (124.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,900. The median gross rent is $1,501, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $674 (81.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $721. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.13% (70.51% with a mortgage, 29.49% free-and-clear) and renters 7.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.04%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $132,900 | $140,300 | $137,800 | $138,000 | $144,400 | $156,200 | $161,500 | $185,800 | $204,100 | $207,400 | $232,600 | $267,400 | $298,000 |
| Less than $500: | 20 | 1.91% |
| $500 to $999: | 213 | 20.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 275 | 26.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 275 | 26.29% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 137 | 13.10% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 67 | 6.41% |
| $3,000 or more: | 30 | 2.87% |
| No Rent: | 29 | 2.77% |
| Total: | 1,046 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $827 | $835 | $862 | $885 | $674 | $711 | $870 | $747 | $780 | $1,228 | $994 | $1,124 | $1,501 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8,639 | 64.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,614 | 27.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,046 | 7.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13,299 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13,299 | 89.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,484 | 10.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,783 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13,033 | 88.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 203 | 1.37% |
| Other Units: | 1,547 | 10.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,783 | 100% |
In 2023, 32.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.60%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 19.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 5.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.62%). College enrollment is 27.09%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2,076 | 6.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,798 | 8.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9,052 | 28.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,279 | 16.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,238 | 7.05% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,262 | 19.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,037 | 12.72% |
| Total: | 31,742 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 26,868 | 84.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10,299 | 32.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 27,878 | 66.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 8,036 | 19.04% |
| No Insurance: | 6,301 | 14.93% |
| Total: | 42,215 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 35,914 | 85.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.7% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 908 | 7.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 622 | 5.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,892 | 39.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,581 | 20.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,345 | 27.09% |
| Total: | 12,348 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,530 | 12.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,095 | 65.56% |
ZIP Code 77583 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 374 business establishments, employing about 4,872 people with an annual payroll of $486,113,000. USPS data shows 21,091 residential mailboxes and 390 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 21,091Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 390Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 21,895Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 5,820Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 374Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $100,238,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $486,113,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4,872Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77583 is located in Brazoria County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 9th, 14th, and 22nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 77583. It covers 174.274 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.011 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 7,274,714Source: Census |
| MSA: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 174.274 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.011 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09,14,22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 165.64, 2441.39, 1032.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Brazoria, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4863332Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rosharon CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77583 is part of 2 school districts, including: Fort Bend Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Alvin Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 7 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.