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 High-density area
- $51,079
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77017 (Houston, TX) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.9 in 2023 to 279.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,018. The poverty rate is 23.0%, 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 $158,300 (36% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,066; owner occupancy is 51.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77017 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 77017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77017.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77017?
33.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
38.3%
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?
$51,079
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
11,362housing units
11,362
Total Housing Units
10,362
Occupied Units
1,000
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,300
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77017 vs 77012 →
ZIP 77017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
37,995 residents
- 77075
Houston (77075)
37,388 residents
- 77087
Houston (77087)
36,399 residents
- 77506
Pasadena (77506)
35,977 residents
- 77017
Houston (77017)
32,561 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77061
Houston (77061)
24,457 residents
- 77012
Houston (77012)
20,719 residents
- 77029
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77017 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77075
Houston (77075)
$69,191 median income
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
$62,500 median income
- 77587
South Houston (77587)
$53,497 median income
- 77087
Houston (77087)
$52,847 median income
- 77023
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77017
Houston (77017)
$51,079 median income
- 77547
Galena Park (77547)
$50,991 median income
- 77506
Pasadena (77506)
$49,586 median income
- 77029
Houston (77029)
$48,279 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77017, 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 (32,561 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 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.
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