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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
$229,267
Median income
$1,395,100
Median home value
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $123,333. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $1,395,100 (464% above the state average), median rent at $2,181 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77005 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 77005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77005.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77005?

35.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 16.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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

$123,333

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77005 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$229,267 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 90.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,697

Total Housing Units

10,022

Occupied Units

675

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$1,395,100

Median Home Value

+464% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77005 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77005 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 77005 ranks #2 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
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

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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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.

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