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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
$103,812
Median income
$859,500
Median home value
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $104,349. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Median home value sits at $859,500 (247% above the state average), median rent at $1,865 a month, and owner-occupancy at 30.2%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77027?

36.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 10.4%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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

How ZIP 77027 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,812 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.1%

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

Owner 30.2%
Renter 69.8%

$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 77027 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 77027 ranks #9 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 77027 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 77027 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

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.

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