Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77022
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,557
- 1,954/sq mi High-density area
- $52,739
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- 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.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,954
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77022 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 77022 (Houston, TX) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77022 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 29,557 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 1,954 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77022 reports a modest median household income of $52,739 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,484. The poverty rate is 24.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $219,200 (11% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,095; 50.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77022 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 77022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77022.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 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 77022, 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
29,557
Population
15.1
Area (sq mi)
1,954
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77022?
36.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
28.2%
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?
$52,739
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$27,484
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77022 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)
$52,739 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
10,809housing units
10,809
Total Housing Units
9,459
Occupied Units
1,350
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,095
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 560 business establishments in ZIP 77022, employing approximately 7,259 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,052,000.
560
Businesses
7,259
Employees
$360.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 57 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 11 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
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 77022 vs 77076 →
ZIP 77022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77093
Houston (77093)
46,929 residents
- 77009
Houston (77009)
38,094 residents
- 77076
Houston (77076)
33,803 residents
- 77008
Houston (77008)
30,482 residents
- 77022
Houston (77022)
29,557 residents
- 77018
Houston (77018)
25,563 residents
- 77026
Houston (77026)
23,940 residents
- 77091
Houston (77091)
23,472 residents
- 77037
Houston (77037)
19,819 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77022 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77008
Houston (77008)
$143,229 median income
- 77018
Houston (77018)
$127,017 median income
- 77002
Houston (77002)
$86,394 median income
- 77009
Houston (77009)
$83,148 median income
- 77037
Houston (77037)
$58,750 median income
- 77022 $52,739
Houston (77022)
$52,739 median income
- 77093 $46,766
Houston (77093)
$46,766 median income
- 77076 $42,522
Houston (77076)
$42,522 median income
- 77026 $39,211
Houston (77026)
$39,211 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77022 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77076 | Houston, TX | 33,803 | 2.0 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 2.5 mi |
| 77018 | Houston, TX | 25,563 | 2.9 mi |
| 77093 | Houston, TX | 46,929 | 3.1 mi |
| 77008 | Houston, TX | 30,482 | 3.3 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 77026 | Houston, TX | 23,940 | 3.5 mi |
| 77037 | Houston, TX | 19,819 | 4.3 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 5.2 mi |
| 77091 | Houston, TX | 23,472 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77022, 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 (29,557 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 77022 in?
ZIP code 77022 (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 77022?
ZIP code 77022 in Houston, TX has a population of 29,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77022?
The median household income in ZIP 77022 is $52,739, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77022?
The median home value in ZIP 77022 is $219,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77022 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77022?
ZIP code 77022 has 560 business establishments employing approximately 7,259 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77022 are: Retail trade (101), Accommodation and food services (66), Construction (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77022?
In ZIP code 77022, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 77022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77022 is 26.2 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 77022?
In ZIP code 77022, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77022 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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