ZIP Code 77008
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 30,482
- Median income
- $143,229
- Median home value
- $642,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.3%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
1,802/sq mi
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 131% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77008 in Houston, Texas has a population of 30,482. The median household income is $143,229, which is 88% above the national average. Median home value is $642,600, 131% above the US average. 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 30,482 residents, producing a population density of 1,802 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77008 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77008 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $642,600 (160% above the state average) with median rent at $1,686 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77008.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
427 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
288 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
189 establishments
- Retail trade 160
Retail trade
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 153
Other services (except public administration)
153 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,482
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,802
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77008?
35.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
13.4%
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?
$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
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?
21,857
Total Housing Units
20,352
Occupied Units
1,505
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77008 vs 77007 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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