Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77006
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,664
- 3,367/sq mi High-density area
- $106,533
- Median income Above-median income area
- $614,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,367
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77006 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 77006 (Houston, TX) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.1 in 2023 to 267.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 19,664 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 3,367 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,533 (41% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $102,976. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $614,800 (148% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 34.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,802.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77006 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 77006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77006.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
251 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
197 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 88
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Retail trade 86
Retail trade
86 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 77006, 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
19,664
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
3,367
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77006?
33.8
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
18.4%
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?
$106,533
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$102,976
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77006 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)
$106,533 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
17,031housing units
17,031
Total Housing Units
14,697
Occupied Units
2,334
Vacant Units
1.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$614,800
Median Home Value
+148% vs state ZIP avg
$1,802
Median Rent
1998
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77006 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 222 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 234 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 245 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 249 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 268 |
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 1,046 business establishments in ZIP 77006, employing approximately 15,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $779,367,000.
1,046
Businesses
15,124
Employees
$779.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 251 | 24.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 197 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.8% |
| Information | 16 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.5% |
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 77006 vs 77098 →
ZIP 77006 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
- 77007
Houston (77007)
30,853 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77019
Houston (77019)
18,944 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
- 77046 1,196
Houston (77046)
1,196 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77007
Houston (77007)
$144,911 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
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77030
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77006 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77098 | Houston, TX | 13,076 | 1.5 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 1.4 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 1.9 mi |
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 2.1 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 2.0 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 2.5 mi |
| 77046 | Houston, TX | 1,196 | 2.6 mi |
| 77007 | Houston, TX | 30,853 | 2.4 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77006, 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 (19,664 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 77006 in?
ZIP code 77006 (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 77006?
ZIP code 77006 in Houston, TX has a population of 19,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77006?
The median household income in ZIP 77006 is $106,533, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77006?
The median home value in ZIP 77006 is $614,800, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77006 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77006?
ZIP code 77006 has 1,046 business establishments employing approximately 15,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77006 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (251), Accommodation and food services (197), Health care and social assistance (143). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77006 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 77006?
In ZIP code 77006, 85.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.9% 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 77006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77006 is 21.3 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 77006?
In ZIP code 77006, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77006 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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