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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77007

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,853
1,525/sq mi
$144,911
Median income
$549,100
Median home value
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,525
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77007 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 30,853 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 1,525 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77007 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,911 (92% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $106,641. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $549,100 (122% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,969 monthly, and 46.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 77007 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 77007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77007.

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 77007, 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

30,853

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

1,525

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77007?

33.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

20.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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?

$144,911

Median Household Income

+92% vs state

$106,641

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77007 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,911 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.6%

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

What does housing look like?

27,737

Total Housing Units

25,429

Occupied Units

2,308

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$549,100

Median Home Value

+122% vs state

$1,969

Median Rent

2009

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77007 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 193
2021 +4.1% 200
2022 +8.0% 217
2023 +3.2% 223
2024 +5.0% 235

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 1,881 business establishments in ZIP 77007, employing approximately 23,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,478,817,000.

1,881

Businesses

23,505

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 440 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 235 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 217 11.5%
Retail trade 154 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 139 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 127 6.8%
Construction 96 5.1%
Wholesale trade 94 5.0%
Finance and insurance 92 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 4.6%
Manufacturing 44 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 41 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 34 1.8%
Information 30 1.6%
Educational services 22 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Utilities 5 0.3%
Industries not classified 4 0.2%

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 77007 vs 77019 →

ZIP 77007 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 77007 ranks #2 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 77007 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 77007 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
77019 Houston, TX 18,944 1.2 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 1.9 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 2.5 mi
77006 Houston, TX 19,664 2.4 mi
77201 Houston, TX 0 2.8 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 2.9 mi
77002 Houston, TX 16,793 3.0 mi
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 3.0 mi
77005 Houston, TX 25,528 3.7 mi
77009 Houston, TX 38,094 3.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77007 in? ▼
ZIP code 77007 (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 77007? ▼
ZIP code 77007 in Houston, TX has a population of 30,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77007 is $144,911, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77007 is $549,100, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77007 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77007? ▼
ZIP code 77007 has 1,881 business establishments employing approximately 23,505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77007 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (440), Accommodation and food services (235), Health care and social assistance (217). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77007 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 77007? ▼
In ZIP code 77007, 88.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.6% 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 77007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77007 is 24.0 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 77007? ▼
In ZIP code 77007, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77007 is 5.1% 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.