ZIP Code 77015
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 53,621
- Median income
- $57,753
- Median home value
- $172,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.5%
- Land area
- 54.7 sq mi
980/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 30
Chicago
ZIP code 77015 in Houston, Texas has a population of 53,621. The median household income is $57,753, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $172,800, 38% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.7 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 53,621 residents, producing a population density of 980 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 77015 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77015 sits at $57,753 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,882. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $172,800 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77015 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 77015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77015.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
70 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
69 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 77015, 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
53,621
Population
54.7
Area (sq mi)
980
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77015?
30.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
34.5%
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?
$57,753
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$23,882
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 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?
19,884
Total Housing Units
18,014
Occupied Units
1,870
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state
$1,211
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77015 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 207 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 217 |
| 2022 | +29.2% | 281 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 288 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 297 |
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 853 business establishments in ZIP 77015, employing approximately 16,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $979,169,000.
853
Businesses
16,742
Employees
$979.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 141 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 70 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 53 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 77015 vs 77506 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 3.8 mi |
| 77503 | Pasadena, TX | 24,251 | 4.4 mi |
| 77530 | Channelview, TX | 31,086 | 4.1 mi |
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 17,814 | 5.3 mi |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 4.3 mi |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 17,602 | 4.4 mi |
| 77049 | Houston, TX | 28,521 | 5.1 mi |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 37,995 | 6.1 mi |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 5.5 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 8.1 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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