Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77011
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,547
- 2,114/sq mi High-density area
- $50,133
- Median income Below-median income area
- $209,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,114
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77011 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77011 (Houston, TX) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 19,547 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 2,114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77011 reports a modest median household income of $50,133 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,830. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $209,300 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,079; owner occupancy is 52.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77011 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77011.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
34 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77011, 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
19,547
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
2,114
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77011?
40.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
33.4%
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?
$50,133
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$25,830
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77011 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,133 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,284housing units
7,284
Total Housing Units
6,009
Occupied Units
1,275
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,079
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 352 business establishments in ZIP 77011, employing approximately 5,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,037,000.
352
Businesses
5,472
Employees
$303.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 19.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 77011 vs 77023 →
ZIP 77011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77087
Houston (77087)
36,399 residents
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77012
Houston (77012)
20,719 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77029
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77011 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77004 $71,199
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77087 $52,847
Houston (77087)
$52,847 median income
- 77023 $51,430
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77547 $50,991
Galena Park (77547)
$50,991 median income
- 77011 $50,133
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77011 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 1.6 mi |
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 2.1 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 2.3 mi |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 20,719 | 2.7 mi |
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 3.2 mi |
| 77087 | Houston, TX | 36,399 | 4.0 mi |
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 17,814 | 3.1 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 3.5 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 3.5 mi |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77011, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77011 in?
ZIP code 77011 (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 77011?
ZIP code 77011 in Houston, TX has a population of 19,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77011?
The median household income in ZIP 77011 is $50,133, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77011?
The median home value in ZIP 77011 is $209,300, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77011 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77011?
ZIP code 77011 has 352 business establishments employing approximately 5,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77011 are: Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77011?
In ZIP code 77011, 37.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 77011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77011 is 28.0 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 77011?
In ZIP code 77011, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77011 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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