Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77032
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,757
- 222/sq mi High-density area
- $43,725
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 222
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77032 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 12,757 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 222 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77032 reports a modest median household income of $43,725 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,208. The poverty rate is 30.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,000 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,112; owner occupancy is 34.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77032 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 77032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77032.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
223 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Retail trade 71
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 70
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 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 77032, 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
12,757
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
222
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77032?
27.4
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
21.2%
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?
$43,725
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$19,208
Per Capita Income
30.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77032 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)
$43,725 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
4,786housing units
4,786
Total Housing Units
4,193
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,000
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 77032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77093
Houston (77093)
46,929 residents
- 77396
Humble (77396)
43,317 residents
- 77060
Houston (77060)
40,830 residents
- 77073
Houston (77073)
34,790 residents
- 77338
Humble (77338)
33,971 residents
- 77067
Houston (77067)
30,559 residents
- 77014
Houston (77014)
28,684 residents
- 77039
Houston (77039)
27,562 residents
- 77037
Houston (77037)
19,819 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77032 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77073
Houston (77073)
$78,592 median income
- 77396
Humble (77396)
$78,169 median income
- 77338
Humble (77338)
$64,755 median income
- 77037
Houston (77037)
$58,750 median income
- 77014
Houston (77014)
$55,589 median income
- 77067
Houston (77067)
$52,032 median income
- 77039
Houston (77039)
$47,119 median income
- 77093
Houston (77093)
$46,766 median income
- 77032
Houston (77032)
$43,725 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77032 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77032, 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 (12,757 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 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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