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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
$52,739
Median income
$219,200
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,484. Local economic indicators show a 24.7% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $219,200 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,095 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.4%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77022 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77022.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77022?

36.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

28.2%

Foreign-Born

White 27.3%
African American 20.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%

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

$27,484

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77022 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,739 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,809

Total Housing Units

9,459

Occupied Units

1,350

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$219,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77022 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 77022 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 77022 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.