Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77004
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,692
- 2,184/sq mi High-density area
- $71,199
- Median income Near-median income area
- $412,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,184
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77004 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77004 (Houston, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.8 in 2023 to 281.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77004 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 32,692 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 2,184 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,199 (6% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,347. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $412,800 (67% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 38.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,249.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77004 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 77004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77004.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
226 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 81
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 64
Real estate and rental and leasing
64 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 77004, 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
32,692
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
2,184
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77004?
35.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
15.5%
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?
$71,199
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$49,347
Per Capita Income
28.2%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77004 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,199 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
18,877housing units
18,877
Total Housing Units
16,623
Occupied Units
2,254
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,800
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,249
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77004 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 219 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 233 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 252 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 270 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 281 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 77004, employing approximately 8,467 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,069,000.
828
Businesses
8,467
Employees
$424.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 226 | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 112 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 0.7% |
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 77004 vs 77010 →
ZIP 77004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77005
Houston (77005)
25,528 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77098 13,076
Houston (77098)
13,076 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
- 77030 10,258
Houston (77030)
10,258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77004 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77005
Houston (77005)
$229,267 median income
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77098
Houston (77098)
$116,650 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77002 $86,394
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003 $83,980
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77030 $77,336
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
- 77004 $71,199
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77023 $51,430
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77004 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 2.0 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 1.9 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 2.2 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 2.0 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 2.0 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 2.7 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 2.7 mi |
| 77098 | Houston, TX | 13,076 | 3.2 mi |
| 77005 | Houston, TX | 25,528 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77004, 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 (32,692 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 77004 in?
ZIP code 77004 (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 77004?
ZIP code 77004 in Houston, TX has a population of 32,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77004?
The median household income in ZIP 77004 is $71,199, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77004?
The median home value in ZIP 77004 is $412,800, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77004 is African American at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77004?
ZIP code 77004 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 8,467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77004 are: Health care and social assistance (226), Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Accommodation and food services (112). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77004 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77004?
In ZIP code 77004, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 77004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77004 is 23.4 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 77004?
In ZIP code 77004, approximately 38.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77004 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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