Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77034
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,678
- 947/sq mi High-density area
- $58,217
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 947
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77034 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.0 in 2023 to 284.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77034 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 33,678 residents across 35.6 square miles, a density of 947 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77034 reports a modest median household income of $58,217 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,913. The poverty rate is 21.2%, 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 $197,200 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,208; owner occupancy is 51.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77034 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 77034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$25,913
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77034 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,217 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,301housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77089
Houston (77089)
48,685 residents
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
47,636 residents
- 77502
Pasadena (77502)
37,995 residents
- 77075
Houston (77075)
37,388 residents
- 77506
Pasadena (77506)
35,977 residents
- 77034
Houston (77034)
33,678 residents
- 77062
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77504
Pasadena (77504)
24,529 residents
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
23,223 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77034 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
$123,756 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
$98,125 median income
- 77089
Houston (77089)
$88,140 median income
- 77075
Houston (77075)
$69,191 median income
- 77502 $62,500
Pasadena (77502)
$62,500 median income
- 77034 $58,217
Houston (77034)
$58,217 median income
- 77587 $53,497
South Houston (77587)
$53,497 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77034 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77034, 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 (33,678 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 77034 in?
ZIP code 77034 (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 77034?
ZIP code 77034 in Houston, TX has a population of 33,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77034?
The median household income in ZIP 77034 is $58,217, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77034?
The median home value in ZIP 77034 is $197,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77034 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77034?
ZIP code 77034 has 702 business establishments employing approximately 16,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77034 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77034?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77034 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 77034?
In ZIP code 77034, 41.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 77034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77034 is 27.6 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 77034?
In ZIP code 77034, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77034 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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