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ZIP Code 77030

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,258
1,573/sq mi
$77,336
Median income
$631,400
Median home value
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,573
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 10,258 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 1,573 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,336 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $72,653. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Housing costs here run $631,400 for a typical home value (155% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,714 a month; 34.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77030 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 77030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77030.

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 77030, 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

10,258

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

1,573

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77030?

32.6

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

30.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.8%
African American 14.1%
Asian 22.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$77,336

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$72,653

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77030 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,336 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 84.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,167

Total Housing Units

6,714

Occupied Units

1,453

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.1%
Renter 65.9%

$631,400

Median Home Value

+155% vs state

$1,714

Median Rent

1995

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77030 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.3% 254
2021 -4.7% 242
2022 +13.9% 276
2023 +1.6% 280
2024 +1.1% 283

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 616 business establishments in ZIP 77030, employing approximately 105,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,899,208,000.

616

Businesses

105,516

Employees

$10.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 286 46.4%
Accommodation and food services 78 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.9%
Finance and insurance 26 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.2%
Retail trade 23 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Manufacturing 4 0.7%
Information 4 0.7%
Construction 3 0.5%
Transportation and warehousing 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 77030 vs 77054 →

ZIP 77030 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 77030 ranks #0 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 77030 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 77030 ranks #8 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
77054 Houston, TX 22,290 1.8 mi
77005 Houston, TX 25,528 1.5 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 2.1 mi
77006 Houston, TX 19,664 2.5 mi
77025 Houston, TX 26,137 2.4 mi
77021 Houston, TX 26,042 2.8 mi
77019 Houston, TX 18,944 3.3 mi
77004 Houston, TX 32,692 2.7 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 2.6 mi
77401 Bellaire, TX 17,491 3.6 mi

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77429 standard
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77036 standard
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Pop: 71,969
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Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77030 in? ▼
ZIP code 77030 (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 77030? ▼
ZIP code 77030 in Houston, TX has a population of 10,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77030 is $77,336, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77030 is $631,400, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77030 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77030? ▼
ZIP code 77030 has 616 business establishments employing approximately 105,516 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77030 are: Health care and social assistance (286), Accommodation and food services (78), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77030 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 77030? ▼
In ZIP code 77030, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.0% 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 77030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77030 is 20.6 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 77030? ▼
In ZIP code 77030, approximately 34.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77030 is 12.0% 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.