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Baytown, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77520, 77521.
Population
85,205
Land area
40.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,104
ZIP codes
2
Baytown and its ZIP codes
Baytown at a glance
- Baytown is about 18 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,910 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,300 (30% below Texas) and median rent is $1,307 a month.
Local data for Baytown, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools30
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices3
- Parks42
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants304
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities18
Housing and community stats
Baytown, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,910
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$197,300
Median rent
$1,307/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (38,437), German Americans (5,128), Irish Americans (3,789).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Baytown.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.97B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
Baytown, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baytown, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baytown, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.9%
U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts
ZIP codes in Baytown
2 in or overlapping Baytown. Population shown
Cities near Baytown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan's PointCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Beach CityCity | 6.7 mi | 4.5 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.9 |
| La PorteCity | 7.9 mi | 18.6 |
| CoveCity | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 8.7 mi | 17.8 |
| ShoreacresCity | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| Deer ParkCity | 10 mi | 10.5 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.4 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| SeabrookCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| El LagoCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baytown, TX in?
- Baytown is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Baytown, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Baytown include 77520, 77521.
- What is the population of Baytown, TX?
- About 85,205 people live in Baytown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baytown?
- Nearby places include Morgan's Point (6.2 mi), Beach City (6.7 mi), Highlands (7.3 mi), La Porte (7.9 mi), Cove (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023