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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
$58,686
Median income
$283,800
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,739. Poverty here runs at 22.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.5%. Housing costs here run $283,800 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,179 a month; 40.5% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77035 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77035?

34.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

25.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.5%
African American 29.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,960

Total Housing Units

14,497

Occupied Units

1,463

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.5%
Renter 59.5%

$283,800

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.