ZIP Code 77004

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Houston · Harris County · Texas

Population
32,692

2,184/sq mi

Median income
$71,199

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$412,800

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.3%

Median age 35

Land area
15.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 77004 in Houston, Texas has a population of 32,692. The median household income is $71,199, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $412,800, 48% above the US average. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.0 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 32,692 residents, producing a population density of 2,184 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77004 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77004 sits at $71,199 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,347. The poverty rate stands at 28.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $412,800 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,249 per month, and 38.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,692

Population

15.0

Area (sq mi)

2,184

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 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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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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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