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ZIP Code 77008

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

30,482
1,802/sq mi
$143,229
Median income
$642,600
Median home value
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,802
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 30,482 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,802 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77008 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,229 (90% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $108,949. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $642,600 (160% above the state average), median rent at $1,686 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77008 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77008.

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 77008, 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

30,482

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

1,802

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77008?

35.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%

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?

$143,229

Median Household Income

+90% vs state

$108,949

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77008 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,229 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,857

Total Housing Units

20,352

Occupied Units

1,505

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$642,600

Median Home Value

+160% vs state

$1,686

Median Rent

2002

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

370

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+270%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77008 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 297
2021 +3.4% 307
2022 +10.2% 339
2023 +5.2% 356
2024 +3.9% 370

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 1,910 business establishments in ZIP 77008, employing approximately 27,449 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,630,084,000.

1,910

Businesses

27,449

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 427 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 288 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 189 9.9%
Retail trade 160 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 153 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 143 7.5%
Construction 105 5.5%
Wholesale trade 98 5.1%
Finance and insurance 98 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 4.5%
Manufacturing 38 2.0%
Information 38 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 1.3%
Educational services 22 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.2%
Utilities 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77008 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 77008 ranks #4 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 77008 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 77008 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
77007 Houston, TX 30,853 1.9 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 2.0 mi
77019 Houston, TX 18,944 3.2 mi
77009 Houston, TX 38,094 3.0 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 4.4 mi
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 3.3 mi
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 4.4 mi
77091 Houston, TX 23,472 4.1 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 4.6 mi
77006 Houston, TX 19,664 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
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 77008 in? ▼
ZIP code 77008 (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 77008? ▼
ZIP code 77008 in Houston, TX has a population of 30,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77008 is $143,229, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77008 is $642,600, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77008 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77008? ▼
ZIP code 77008 has 1,910 business establishments employing approximately 27,449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77008 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (427), Health care and social assistance (288), Accommodation and food services (189). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77008 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. 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 77008? ▼
In ZIP code 77008, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.3% 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 77008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77008 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77008? ▼
In ZIP code 77008, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77008 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.