Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77027
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,331
- 1,933/sq mi High-density area
- $103,812
- Median income Above-median income area
- $859,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,933
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77027 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 14,331 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 1,933 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,812 (37% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,349. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $859,500 (247% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 30.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,865.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77027 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 77027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$104,349
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77027 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)
$103,812 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
14,123housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77081
Houston (77081)
47,860 residents
- 77057
Houston (77057)
39,208 residents
- 77025
Houston (77025)
26,137 residents
- 77005
Houston (77005)
25,528 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77019 18,944
Houston (77019)
18,944 residents
- 77056 18,673
Houston (77056)
18,673 residents
- 77401 17,491
Bellaire (77401)
17,491 residents
- 77027 14,331
Houston (77027)
14,331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77027 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77401
Bellaire (77401)
$243,750 median income
- 77005
Houston (77005)
$229,267 median income
- 77046
Houston (77046)
$131,932 median income
- 77098
Houston (77098)
$116,650 median income
- 77019
Houston (77019)
$116,423 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77027
Houston (77027)
$103,812 median income
- 77056 $93,499
Houston (77056)
$93,499 median income
- 77025 $81,008
Houston (77025)
$81,008 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77027 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77027, 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 (14,331 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 77027 in?
ZIP code 77027 (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 77027?
ZIP code 77027 in Houston, TX has a population of 14,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77027?
The median household income in ZIP 77027 is $103,812, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77027?
The median home value in ZIP 77027 is $859,500, which is 209% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77027 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77027?
ZIP code 77027 has 1,942 business establishments employing approximately 41,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77027 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (431), Finance and insurance (220), Health care and social assistance (205). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77027 increased by 17.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77027?
In ZIP code 77027, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.1% 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 77027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77027 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77027?
In ZIP code 77027, approximately 30.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77027 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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