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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77015

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

53,621
980/sq mi
$57,753
Median income
$172,800
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
980
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 53,621 residents across 54.7 square miles, a density of 980 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77015 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $172,800 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,211 a month; 53.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 28 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 77015 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 77015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77015.

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 77015, 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

53,621

Population

54.7

Area (sq mi)

980

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77015?

30.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

34.5%

Foreign-Born

White 12.3%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%

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

How ZIP 77015 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,753 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 42.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$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 77015 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 77015 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 77015 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 77015 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
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
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77015 in? ▼
ZIP code 77015 (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 77015? ▼
ZIP code 77015 in Houston, TX has a population of 53,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77015 is $57,753, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77015 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77015 is Two or More Ethnicities at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77015? ▼
ZIP code 77015 has 853 business establishments employing approximately 16,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77015 are: Retail trade (141), Accommodation and food services (111), Health care and social assistance (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77015 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 77015? ▼
In ZIP code 77015, 42.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 77015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77015 is 27.5 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 77015? ▼
In ZIP code 77015, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77015 is 18.1% 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.