ZIP Code 77018
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 25,563
- Median income
- $127,017
- Median home value
- $584,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.3%
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi
1,491/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 110% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 36
Chicago
ZIP code 77018 in Houston, Texas has a population of 25,563. The median household income is $127,017, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $584,600, 110% above the US average. 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 25,563 residents, producing a population density of 1,491 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 77018 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77018 sits at $127,017 (68% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $70,504. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $584,600 (136% above the state average) with median rent at $1,293 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77018 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 77018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77018.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
185 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 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 77018, 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
25,563
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
1,491
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77018?
36.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
12.0%
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?
$127,017
Median Household Income
+68% vs state
$70,504
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 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?
13,831
Total Housing Units
12,521
Occupied Units
1,310
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$584,600
Median Home Value
+136% vs state
$1,293
Median Rent
1967
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
500
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+400%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77018 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +400% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 376 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 398 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 434 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 474 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 500 |
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 1,079 business establishments in ZIP 77018, employing approximately 13,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $726,083,000.
1,079
Businesses
13,532
Employees
$726.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 185 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 129 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 102 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Information | 10 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.4% |
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 77018 vs 77008 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77008 | Houston, TX | 30,482 | 2.0 mi |
| 77091 | Houston, TX | 23,472 | 2.1 mi |
| 77092 | Houston, TX | 33,745 | 2.9 mi |
| 77022 | Houston, TX | 29,557 | 2.9 mi |
| 77007 | Houston, TX | 30,853 | 3.9 mi |
| 77076 | Houston, TX | 33,803 | 3.4 mi |
| 77088 | Houston, TX | 49,660 | 4.1 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 5.2 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 4.1 mi |
| 77055 | Houston, TX | 41,989 | 4.4 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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