ZIP Code 77024
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 34,775
- Median income
- $136,149
- Median home value
- $1,127,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.9%
- Land area
- 33.2 sq mi
1,047/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 305% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77024 in Houston, Texas has a population of 34,775. The median household income is $136,149, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $1,127,500, 305% above the US average. 75.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.2 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 34,775 residents, producing a population density of 1,047 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 77024 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77024 sits at $136,149 (80% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $114,562. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,127,500 (355% above the state average) with median rent at $1,786 per month, and 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77024 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 77024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77024.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
531 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
457 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
269 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
255 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
239 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 77024, 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
34,775
Population
33.2
Area (sq mi)
1,047
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77024?
43.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
22.8%
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?
$136,149
Median Household Income
+80% vs state
$114,562
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
18,870
Total Housing Units
16,413
Occupied Units
2,457
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,127,500
Median Home Value
+355% vs state
$1,786
Median Rent
1981
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77024 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.2% | 243 |
| 2019 | +0.8% | 245 |
| 2020 | -4.2% | 234 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 260 |
| 2024 | — | 270 |
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 2,772 business establishments in ZIP 77024, employing approximately 60,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,995,636,000.
2,772
Businesses
60,736
Employees
$6.0B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 531 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 457 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 269 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 255 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 239 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 216 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 133 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 124 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 95 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 52 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 48 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 40 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 39 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 1.4% |
| Information | 35 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.2% |
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 77024 vs 77063 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 34,299 | 2.5 mi |
| 77055 | Houston, TX | 41,989 | 2.2 mi |
| 77057 | Houston, TX | 39,208 | 2.2 mi |
| 77080 | Houston, TX | 45,275 | 3.2 mi |
| 77056 | Houston, TX | 18,673 | 3.0 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 3.6 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 5.7 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 4.5 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 5.0 mi |
| 77027 | Houston, TX | 14,331 | 4.5 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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