Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77005
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,528
- 2,563/sq mi High-density area
- $229,267
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,395,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,563
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77005 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 77005 (Houston, TX) rose +13.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.1 in 2023 to 298.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 25,528 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 2,563 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $229,267 (203% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $123,333. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,395,100 (464% above the average Texas ZIP), while 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,181.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77005 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 77005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77005.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
226 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 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 77005, 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
25,528
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
2,563
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77005?
35.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
19.5%
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?
$229,267
Median Household Income
+203% vs state ZIP avg
$123,333
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77005 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)
$229,267 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
10,697housing units
10,697
Total Housing Units
10,022
Occupied Units
675
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,395,100
Median Home Value
+464% vs state ZIP avg
$2,181
Median Rent
1994
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
+13.7%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77005 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.3% | 243 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 259 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 292 |
| 2023 | -10.3% | 262 |
| 2024 | +13.7% | 298 |
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 1,048 business establishments in ZIP 77005, employing approximately 17,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $916,206,000.
1,048
Businesses
17,091
Employees
$916.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 226 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 36 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 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 77005 vs 77046 →
ZIP 77005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77081
Houston (77081)
47,860 residents
- 77025
Houston (77025)
26,137 residents
- 77005
Houston (77005)
25,528 residents
- 77054
Houston (77054)
22,290 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77019 18,944
Houston (77019)
18,944 residents
- 77401 17,491
Bellaire (77401)
17,491 residents
- 77027 14,331
Houston (77027)
14,331 residents
- 77098 13,076
Houston (77098)
13,076 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77005 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77401
Bellaire (77401)
$243,750 median income
- 77005
Houston (77005)
$229,267 median income
- 77046
Houston (77046)
$131,932 median income
- 77098
Houston (77098)
$116,650 median income
- 77019
Houston (77019)
$116,423 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77027
Houston (77027)
$103,812 median income
- 77025 $81,008
Houston (77025)
$81,008 median income
- 77030 $77,336
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77005 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77046 | Houston, TX | 1,196 | 1.2 mi |
| 77098 | Houston, TX | 13,076 | 1.3 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 1.5 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 2.3 mi |
| 77027 | Houston, TX | 14,331 | 2.0 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 2.6 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 2.4 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 2.5 mi |
| 77054 | Houston, TX | 22,290 | 2.8 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77005, 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 (25,528 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 77005 in?
ZIP code 77005 (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 77005?
ZIP code 77005 in Houston, TX has a population of 25,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77005?
The median household income in ZIP 77005 is $229,267, which is 201% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77005?
The median home value in ZIP 77005 is $1,395,100, which is 402% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77005 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77005?
ZIP code 77005 has 1,048 business establishments employing approximately 17,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (226), Retail trade (148), Health care and social assistance (148). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77005 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 77005?
In ZIP code 77005, 90.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.9% 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 77005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77005 is 19.4 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 77005?
In ZIP code 77005, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77005 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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