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ZIP Code 77019

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

18,944
2,078/sq mi
$116,423
Median income
$816,500
Median home value
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,078
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77019 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 18,944 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 2,078 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77019 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,423 (54% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $119,258. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $816,500 (230% above the state average) with median rent at $1,959 per month, and 37.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77019, 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 77019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77019.

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 77019, 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

18,944

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

2,078

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77019?

36.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.2%
African American 8.8%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$116,423

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$119,258

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77019 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,423 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,069

Total Housing Units

13,359

Occupied Units

1,710

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.6%
Renter 62.4%

$816,500

Median Home Value

+230% vs state

$1,959

Median Rent

2003

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77019 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 195
2021 -1.3% 192
2022 +9.5% 211
2023 +5.0% 221
2024 +1.9% 225

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 999 business establishments in ZIP 77019, employing approximately 19,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,778,343,000.

999

Businesses

19,660

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 246 24.6%
Finance and insurance 123 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 103 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 82 8.2%
Retail trade 81 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 75 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.2%
Construction 33 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.8%
Wholesale trade 24 2.4%
Information 19 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.2%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Manufacturing 9 0.9%
Utilities 7 0.7%

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 77019 vs 77007 →

ZIP 77019 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 77019 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 77019 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 77019 ranks #7 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
77007 Houston, TX 30,853 1.2 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 1.3 mi
77006 Houston, TX 19,664 1.4 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 1.9 mi
77002 Houston, TX 16,793 2.7 mi
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 2.3 mi
77005 Houston, TX 25,528 2.6 mi
77010 Houston, TX 366 3.0 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 3.2 mi
77030 Houston, TX 10,258 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77019 in? ▼
ZIP code 77019 (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 77019? ▼
ZIP code 77019 in Houston, TX has a population of 18,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77019 is $116,423, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77019 is $816,500, which is 194% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77019 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77019? ▼
ZIP code 77019 has 999 business establishments employing approximately 19,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77019? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77019 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (246), Finance and insurance (123), Health care and social assistance (103). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77019? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77019 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 77019? ▼
In ZIP code 77019, 83.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 77019? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77019 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77019? ▼
In ZIP code 77019, approximately 37.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77019 is 9.1% 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.