Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77002
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,793
- 3,222/sq mi High-density area
- $86,394
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,222
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77002 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 16,793 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 3,222 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,394 (14% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,056. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $305,000 (23% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 8.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,885.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77002.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
846 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 316
Accommodation and food services
316 establishments
- Finance and insurance 278
Finance and insurance
278 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 206
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
206 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 151
Real estate and rental and leasing
151 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77002, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,793
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
3,222
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77002?
35.2
Median Age
71.6%
Male
28.4%
Female
15.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$86,394
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$52,056
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77002 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,394 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,439housing units
9,439
Total Housing Units
7,644
Occupied Units
1,795
Vacant Units
1.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,885
Median Rent
2010
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,720 business establishments in ZIP 77002, employing approximately 93,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,659,885,000.
2,720
Businesses
93,588
Employees
$16.7B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 846 | 31.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 316 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 278 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 206 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 151 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 5.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 146 | 5.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 84 | 3.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 83 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 76 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 2.5% |
| Information | 66 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 55 | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 1.8% |
| Construction | 44 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 20 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77002 vs 77010 →
ZIP 77002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77009
Houston (77009)
38,094 residents
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77007
Houston (77007)
30,853 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77019
Houston (77019)
18,944 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77002 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77007
Houston (77007)
$144,911 median income
- 77019
Houston (77019)
$116,423 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77009
Houston (77009)
$83,148 median income
- 77004 $71,199
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77002 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 0.4 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 1.3 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 2.2 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 2.7 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 1.9 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 2.7 mi |
| 77007 | Houston, TX | 30,853 | 3.0 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 4.1 mi |
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77002, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,793 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77002 in?
ZIP code 77002 (Houston) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77002?
ZIP code 77002 in Houston, TX has a population of 16,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77002?
The median household income in ZIP 77002 is $86,394, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77002?
The median home value in ZIP 77002 is $305,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77002 is African American at 36.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77002?
ZIP code 77002 has 2,720 business establishments employing approximately 93,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (846), Accommodation and food services (316), Finance and insurance (278). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77002?
In ZIP code 77002, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77002 is 20.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77002?
In ZIP code 77002, approximately 8.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77002 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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