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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
$106,533
Median income
$614,800
Median home value
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $102,976. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $614,800 for a typical home value (148% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,802 a month; 34.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 77006 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77006?

33.8

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 10.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$106,533

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$102,976

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77006 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,533 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,031

Total Housing Units

14,697

Occupied Units

2,334

Vacant Units

1.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.6%
Renter 65.4%

$614,800

Median Home Value

+148% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77006 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 77006 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 77006 ranks #6 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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