ZIP Code 77032

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Houston · Harris County · Texas

Population
12,757

222/sq mi

Median income
$43,725

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,000

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.8%

Median age 27.4

Land area
57.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 77032 in Houston, Texas has a population of 12,757. The median household income is $43,725, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $128,000, 54% below the US average. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 12,757 residents, producing a population density of 222 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77032 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77032 sits at $43,725 (42% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,208. The poverty rate stands at 30.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $128,000 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 34.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77032.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77032, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,757

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

222

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77032?

27.4

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

21.2%

Foreign-Born

White 17.1%
African American 37.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%

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?

$43,725

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$19,208

Per Capita Income

30.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,786

Total Housing Units

4,193

Occupied Units

593

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.3%
Renter 65.7%

$128,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 961 business establishments in ZIP 77032, employing approximately 47,839 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,870,473,000.

961

Businesses

47,839

Employees

$3.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 223 23.2%
Wholesale trade 134 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 91 9.5%
Retail trade 71 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 7.3%
Construction 65 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 6.7%
Manufacturing 54 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 43 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 25 2.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 2.2%
Finance and insurance 20 2.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 1.3%
Information 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.4%

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 77032 vs 77039 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77039 Houston, TX 27,562 3.8 mi
77060 Houston, TX 40,830 3.9 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 4.2 mi
77338 Humble, TX 33,971 4.2 mi
77396 Humble, TX 43,317 5.0 mi
77093 Houston, TX 46,929 7.1 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 6.4 mi
77037 Houston, TX 19,819 6.0 mi
77050 Houston, TX 4,611 6.1 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77032 in?
ZIP code 77032 (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 77032?
ZIP code 77032 in Houston, TX has a population of 12,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77032?
The median household income in ZIP 77032 is $43,725, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77032?
The median home value in ZIP 77032 is $128,000, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77032 is African American at 37.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77032?
ZIP code 77032 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 47,839 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77032 are: Transportation and warehousing (223), Wholesale trade (134), Accommodation and food services (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77032?
In ZIP code 77032, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 77032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77032 is 30.6 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 77032?
In ZIP code 77032, approximately 34.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77032 is 30.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houston, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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