Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77035
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,896
- 2,427/sq mi High-density area
- $58,686
- Median income Below-median income area
- $283,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,427
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77035 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 77035 (Houston, TX) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.2 in 2023 to 273.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 35,896 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 2,427 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77035 reports a modest median household income of $58,686 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,739. The poverty rate is 22.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $283,800 (15% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,179; 40.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, 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 77035 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 77035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77035.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
42 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 77035, 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
35,896
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
2,427
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77035?
34.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
25.7%
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?
$58,686
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,739
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77035 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,686 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
15,960housing units
15,960
Total Housing Units
14,497
Occupied Units
1,463
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,179
Median Rent
1974
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
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77035 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 226 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 241 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 265 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 282 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 274 |
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 474 business establishments in ZIP 77035, employing approximately 6,007 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,890,000.
474
Businesses
6,007
Employees
$264.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 30 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.0% |
| Information | 12 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
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 77035 vs 77096 →
ZIP 77035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77081
Houston (77081)
47,860 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77035
Houston (77035)
35,896 residents
- 77096
Houston (77096)
32,628 residents
- 77045
Houston (77045)
31,255 residents
- 77053
Houston (77053)
28,954 residents
- 77025
Houston (77025)
26,137 residents
- 77071
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
- 77401 17,491
Bellaire (77401)
17,491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77401
Bellaire (77401)
$243,750 median income
- 77096 $82,852
Houston (77096)
$82,852 median income
- 77025 $81,008
Houston (77025)
$81,008 median income
- 77085 $68,470
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77053 $66,510
Houston (77053)
$66,510 median income
- 77045 $59,688
Houston (77045)
$59,688 median income
- 77035 $58,686
Houston (77035)
$58,686 median income
- 77071 $54,139
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
- 77074 $47,810
Houston (77074)
$47,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77035 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77096 | Houston, TX | 32,628 | 1.5 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 2.0 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 2.6 mi |
| 77045 | Houston, TX | 31,255 | 2.9 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 4.1 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 3.7 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 4.2 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 3.4 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 3.5 mi |
| 77053 | Houston, TX | 28,954 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77035, 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 (35,896 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 77035 in?
ZIP code 77035 (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 77035?
ZIP code 77035 in Houston, TX has a population of 35,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77035?
The median household income in ZIP 77035 is $58,686, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77035?
The median home value in ZIP 77035 is $283,800, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77035 is White at 30.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77035?
ZIP code 77035 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 6,007 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77035 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (67), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77035 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 77035?
In ZIP code 77035, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 77035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77035 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 77035?
In ZIP code 77035, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77035 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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