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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77017

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

32,561
1,446/sq mi
$51,079
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,446
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 32,561 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,446 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77017 reports a modest median household income of $51,079 (32% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,018. Poverty here runs at 23.0%, with unemployment measured at 8.5%. Housing costs here run $158,300 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,066 a month; 51.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77017, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77017.

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 77017, 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

32,561

Population

22.5

Area (sq mi)

1,446

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77017?

33.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

38.3%

Foreign-Born

White 20.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%

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?

$51,079

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$23,018

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77017 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,079 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 40.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,362

Total Housing Units

10,362

Occupied Units

1,000

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,066

Median Rent

1964

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77017 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 209
2021 +9.7% 229
2022 +24.3% 285
2023 -6.2% 267
2024 +4.8% 280

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 539 business establishments in ZIP 77017, employing approximately 11,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $802,896,000.

539

Businesses

11,240

Employees

$802.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 54 10.0%
Construction 52 9.7%
Wholesale trade 45 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 45 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.9%
Finance and insurance 34 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 33 6.1%
Manufacturing 31 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.2%
Educational services 13 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77017 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 77017 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77017 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 77017 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
77012 Houston, TX 20,719 2.4 mi
77587 South Houston, TX 16,568 2.4 mi
77087 Houston, TX 36,399 3.1 mi
77547 Galena Park, TX 9,735 3.3 mi
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 3.2 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 3.2 mi
77506 Pasadena, TX 35,977 3.6 mi
77029 Houston, TX 17,814 5.1 mi
77075 Houston, TX 37,388 4.9 mi
77023 Houston, TX 28,998 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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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
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77017 in? ▼
ZIP code 77017 (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 77017? ▼
ZIP code 77017 in Houston, TX has a population of 32,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77017 is $51,079, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77017 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77017 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77017? ▼
ZIP code 77017 has 539 business establishments employing approximately 11,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77017 are: Retail trade (76), Accommodation and food services (54), Construction (52). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77017 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 77017? ▼
In ZIP code 77017, 40.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 77017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77017 is 26.6 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 77017? ▼
In ZIP code 77017, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77017 is 23.0% 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.