ZIP Code 77034
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 33,678
- Median income
- $58,217
- Median home value
- $197,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.4%
- Land area
- 35.6 sq mi
947/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77034 in Houston, Texas has a population of 33,678. The median household income is $58,217, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $197,200, 29% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.6 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 33,678 residents, producing a population density of 947 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 77034 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77034 sits at $58,217 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,913. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $197,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 51.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77034 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 77034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77034.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
61 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77034, 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
33,678
Population
35.6
Area (sq mi)
947
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77034?
34.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
35.7%
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?
$58,217
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$25,913
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,301
Total Housing Units
12,520
Occupied Units
1,781
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$1,208
Median Rent
1976
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77034 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 206 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 223 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 275 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 296 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 284 |
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 702 business establishments in ZIP 77034, employing approximately 16,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,199,902,000.
702
Businesses
16,153
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 40 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.4% |
| Information | 18 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
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 77034 vs 77504 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 2.1 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 2.9 mi |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 37,995 | 4.3 mi |
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 4.1 mi |
| 77075 | Houston, TX | 37,388 | 4.5 mi |
| 77587 | South Houston, TX | 16,568 | 3.7 mi |
| 77505 | Pasadena, TX | 23,223 | 3.8 mi |
| 77546 | Friendswood, TX | 47,636 | 7.1 mi |
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 4.7 mi |
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 6.7 mi |
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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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