Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77026
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,940
- 1,426/sq mi High-density area
- $39,211
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.1%
- 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.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,426
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77026 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 23,940 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 1,426 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77026 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,211 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,390. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,000 (29% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,006; owner occupancy is 43.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77026 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 77026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77026.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 23
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade 19
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 77026, 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
23,940
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
1,426
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77026?
36.7
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
17.3%
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?
$39,211
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$19,390
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77026 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)
$39,211 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,768housing units
9,768
Total Housing Units
8,264
Occupied Units
1,504
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 77026, employing approximately 5,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $374,571,000.
222
Businesses
5,868
Employees
$374.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 26.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77026 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
- 77022
Houston (77022)
29,557 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77026
Houston (77026)
23,940 residents
- 77011
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77028 16,808
Houston (77028)
16,808 residents
- 77002 16,793
Houston (77002)
16,793 residents
- 77003 10,508
Houston (77003)
10,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77026 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77026 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
- 77022 $52,739
Houston (77022)
$52,739 median income
- 77011 $50,133
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020 $50,119
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
- 77093 $46,766
Houston (77093)
$46,766 median income
- 77026 $39,211
Houston (77026)
$39,211 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77026 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 2.1 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 2.3 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 3.6 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 3.1 mi |
| 77201 | Houston, TX | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 77093 | Houston, TX | 46,929 | 4.4 mi |
| 77010 | Houston, TX | 366 | 3.7 mi |
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 4.1 mi |
| 77022 | Houston, TX | 29,557 | 3.5 mi |
| 77002 | Houston, TX | 16,793 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77026, 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 (23,940 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 77026 in?
ZIP code 77026 (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 77026?
ZIP code 77026 in Houston, TX has a population of 23,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77026?
The median household income in ZIP 77026 is $39,211, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77026?
The median home value in ZIP 77026 is $175,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77026 is African American at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77026?
ZIP code 77026 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 5,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77026 are: Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77026?
In ZIP code 77026, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 77026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77026 is 27.7 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 77026?
In ZIP code 77026, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77026 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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