ZIP Code 77027
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 14,331
- Median income
- $103,812
- Median home value
- $859,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 76.1%
- Land area
- 7.4 sq mi
1,933/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 209% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77027 in Houston, Texas has a population of 14,331. The median household income is $103,812, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $859,500, 209% above the US average. 76.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 14,331 residents, producing a population density of 1,933 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 77027 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77027 sits at $103,812 (37% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $104,349. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $859,500 (247% above the state average) with median rent at $1,865 per month, and 30.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77027 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 77027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77027.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
431 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
220 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
198 establishments
- Retail trade 159
Retail trade
159 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 77027, 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
14,331
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
1,933
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77027?
36.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
19.6%
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?
$103,812
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$104,349
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
14,123
Total Housing Units
12,173
Occupied Units
1,950
Vacant Units
1.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$859,500
Median Home Value
+247% vs state
$1,865
Median Rent
2004
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
+17.4%
YoY Change (2022)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77027 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +15.3% | 233 |
| 2019 | -5.0% | 221 |
| 2020 | +5.5% | 233 |
| 2021 | -5.2% | 221 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 259 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,942 business establishments in ZIP 77027, employing approximately 41,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,114,043,000.
1,942
Businesses
41,087
Employees
$4.1B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 431 | 22.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 220 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 205 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 198 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 159 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 120 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 79 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 66 | 3.4% |
| Information | 46 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 35 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 32 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 25 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 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 77027 vs 77046 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77046 | Houston, TX | 1,196 | 0.9 mi |
| 77056 | Houston, TX | 18,673 | 1.4 mi |
| 77098 | Houston, TX | 13,076 | 1.9 mi |
| 77005 | Houston, TX | 25,528 | 2.0 mi |
| 77057 | Houston, TX | 39,208 | 2.6 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 2.3 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 2.7 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 3.3 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 2.9 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 3.8 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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