Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77020
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,464
- 1,425/sq mi High-density area
- $50,119
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- 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.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,425
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77020 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 77020 (Houston, TX) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 25,464 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 1,425 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77020 reports a modest median household income of $50,119 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,268. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,300 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 53.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, 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 77020 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 77020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77020.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
44 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
43 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 77020, 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
25,464
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
1,425
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77020?
38.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
24.5%
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?
$50,119
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$26,268
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77020 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,119 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,088housing units
10,088
Total Housing Units
8,975
Occupied Units
1,113
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 452 business establishments in ZIP 77020, employing approximately 7,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $419,010,000.
452
Businesses
7,182
Employees
$419.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 85 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 28 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 77020 vs 77011 →
ZIP 77020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77009
Houston (77009)
38,094 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77026
Houston (77026)
23,940 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77029
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
- 77028
Houston (77028)
16,808 residents
- 77002
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77020 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77010
Houston (77010)
$189,315 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77009
Houston (77009)
$83,148 median income
- 77023 $51,430
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77011 $50,133
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
- 77029 $48,279
Houston (77029)
$48,279 median income
- 77026 $39,211
Houston (77026)
$39,211 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77020 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 2.1 mi |
| 77026 | Houston, TX | 23,940 | 2.1 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 2.5 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 3.6 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 17,814 | 3.2 mi |
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 3.1 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 3.3 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 3.6 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77020, 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 (25,464 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 77020 in?
ZIP code 77020 (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 77020?
ZIP code 77020 in Houston, TX has a population of 25,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77020?
The median household income in ZIP 77020 is $50,119, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77020?
The median home value in ZIP 77020 is $163,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77020 is Two or More Ethnicities at 26.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77020?
ZIP code 77020 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 7,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77020 are: Wholesale trade (85), Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77020?
In ZIP code 77020, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 77020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77020 is 27.4 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 77020?
In ZIP code 77020, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77020 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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