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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77031

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

15,762
1,908/sq mi
$47,162
Median income
$232,500
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,908
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 15,762 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,908 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77031 reports a modest median household income of $47,162 (38% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,377. Poverty here runs at 25.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $232,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,087 per month, and 48.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77031 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 77031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77031.

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 77031, 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

15,762

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

1,908

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77031?

36.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

44.0%

Foreign-Born

White 22.6%
African American 16.9%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%

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?

$47,162

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,377

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77031 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,162 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,665

Total Housing Units

5,672

Occupied Units

993

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.6%
Renter 51.4%

$232,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

1977

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

136

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+36%

Total Change Since 2000

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 2013. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 310 business establishments in ZIP 77031, employing approximately 4,294 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,878,000.

310

Businesses

4,294

Employees

$245.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 65 21.0%
Health care and social assistance 33 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 10.0%
Construction 27 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.7%
Wholesale trade 26 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.2%
Finance and insurance 12 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.9%
Manufacturing 9 2.9%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 77031 vs 77071 →

ZIP 77031 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 77031 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 77031 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 77031 ranks #null 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
77071 Houston, TX 25,671 1.6 mi
77477 Stafford, TX 35,897 2.3 mi
77099 Houston, TX 47,091 2.6 mi
77036 Houston, TX 71,969 3.3 mi
77074 Houston, TX 37,267 2.9 mi
77035 Houston, TX 35,896 4.2 mi
77072 Houston, TX 56,526 3.9 mi
77489 Missouri City, TX 35,554 4.1 mi
77096 Houston, TX 32,628 4.2 mi
77085 Houston, TX 16,074 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
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 77031 in? ▼
ZIP code 77031 (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 77031? ▼
ZIP code 77031 in Houston, TX has a population of 15,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77031 is $47,162, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77031 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77031 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77031? ▼
ZIP code 77031 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 4,294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77031 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (33), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77031? ▼
In ZIP code 77031, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 77031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77031 is 29.1 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 77031? ▼
In ZIP code 77031, approximately 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77031 is 25.6% 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.