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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77009

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

38,094
2,379/sq mi
$83,148
Median income
$420,200
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2,379
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 38,094 residents across 16.0 square miles, a density of 2,379 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,148 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,527. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $420,200 for a typical home value (70% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,305 a month; 57.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 25 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 77009 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 77009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77009.

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 77009, 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

38,094

Population

16.0

Area (sq mi)

2,379

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77009?

38.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 45.5%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%

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?

$83,148

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$64,527

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77009 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,148 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,528

Total Housing Units

15,721

Occupied Units

2,807

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$420,200

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,305

Median Rent

1955

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

431

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+331%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77009 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +331% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 354
2021 +5.3% 373
2022 +10.5% 412
2023 +5.1% 433
2024 -0.4% 431

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 797 business establishments in ZIP 77009, employing approximately 6,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $262,064,000.

797

Businesses

6,348

Employees

$262.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 129 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 108 13.6%
Retail trade 80 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 80 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 64 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 60 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 6.5%
Wholesale trade 48 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 5.1%
Manufacturing 36 4.5%
Finance and insurance 34 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.9%
Educational services 15 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.6%
Information 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 77009 vs 77201 →

ZIP 77009 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 77009 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77009 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 77009 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
77201 Houston, TX 0 2.0 mi
77002 Houston, TX 16,793 2.7 mi
77026 Houston, TX 23,940 2.3 mi
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 2.5 mi
77010 Houston, TX 366 2.9 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 3.0 mi
77003 Houston, TX 10,508 3.4 mi
77007 Houston, TX 30,853 3.1 mi
77004 Houston, TX 32,692 4.9 mi
77020 Houston, TX 25,464 3.6 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
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Pop: 71,969
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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 77009 in? ▼
ZIP code 77009 (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 77009? ▼
ZIP code 77009 in Houston, TX has a population of 38,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77009 is $83,148, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77009 is $420,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77009 is White at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77009? ▼
ZIP code 77009 has 797 business establishments employing approximately 6,348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77009 are: Construction (129), Professional, scientific, and technical services (108), Retail trade (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77009 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 331%. 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 77009? ▼
In ZIP code 77009, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 77009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77009 is 25.4 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 77009? ▼
In ZIP code 77009, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77009 is 11.8% 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.