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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
$71,199
Median income
$412,800
Median home value
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,347. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.6%. Housing costs here run $412,800 for a typical home value (67% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,249 a month; 38.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77004?

35.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 47.2%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,877

Total Housing Units

16,623

Occupied Units

2,254

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.2%
Renter 61.8%

$412,800

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77004 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.