Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77029
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,814
- 530/sq mi High-density area
- $48,279
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 530
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77029 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77029 (Houston, TX) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 17,814 residents across 33.6 square miles, a density of 530 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77029 reports a modest median household income of $48,279 (36% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,903. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,100 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,177; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77029 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 77029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77029.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
121 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 45
Health care and social assistance
45 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 77029, 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
17,814
Population
33.6
Area (sq mi)
530
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77029?
38.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
32.8%
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?
$48,279
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$21,903
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77029 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)
$48,279 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
6,292housing units
6,292
Total Housing Units
5,470
Occupied Units
822
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,177
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 598 business establishments in ZIP 77029, employing approximately 16,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,090,887,000.
598
Businesses
16,211
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 121 | 20.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 86 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 29 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 77029 vs 77547 →
ZIP 77029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77015
Houston (77015)
53,621 residents
- 77017
Houston (77017)
32,561 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77020
Houston (77020)
25,464 residents
- 77012 20,719
Houston (77012)
20,719 residents
- 77011 19,547
Houston (77011)
19,547 residents
- 77029 17,814
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
- 77013 17,602
Houston (77013)
17,602 residents
- 77028 16,808
Houston (77028)
16,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77029 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77003
Houston (77003)
$83,980 median income
- 77015
Houston (77015)
$57,753 median income
- 77023
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77017
Houston (77017)
$51,079 median income
- 77547
Galena Park (77547)
$50,991 median income
- 77011
Houston (77011)
$50,133 median income
- 77020
Houston (77020)
$50,119 median income
- 77029
Houston (77029)
$48,279 median income
- 77013
Houston (77013)
$47,060 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77029 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 2.4 mi |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 20,719 | 3.1 mi |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 17,602 | 2.7 mi |
| 77020 | Houston, TX | 25,464 | 3.2 mi |
| 77011 | Houston, TX | 19,547 | 3.1 mi |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 32,561 | 5.1 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 4.5 mi |
| 77015 | Houston, TX | 53,621 | 5.3 mi |
| 77003 | Houston, TX | 10,508 | 5.1 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77029, 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 (17,814 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 77029 in?
ZIP code 77029 (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 77029?
ZIP code 77029 in Houston, TX has a population of 17,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77029?
The median household income in ZIP 77029 is $48,279, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77029?
The median home value in ZIP 77029 is $135,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77029 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77029?
ZIP code 77029 has 598 business establishments employing approximately 16,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77029 are: Wholesale trade (121), Transportation and warehousing (86), Retail trade (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77029?
In ZIP code 77029, 37.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 77029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77029 is 28.5 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 77029?
In ZIP code 77029, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77029 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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