Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77036
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 71,969
- 3,884/sq mi High-density area
- $45,716
- Median income Below-median income area
- $235,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,884
- people per sq mi
- 18%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77036 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 71,969 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 3,884 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77036 reports a modest median household income of $45,716 (40% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,029. The poverty rate is 29.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $235,300 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,042; 17.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77036 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 77036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77036.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
440 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
406 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
358 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
355 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
301 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 77036, 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
71,969
Population
18.5
Area (sq mi)
3,884
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77036?
31.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
55.5%
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?
$45,716
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$22,029
Per Capita Income
29.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77036 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$45,716 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
30,387housing units
30,387
Total Housing Units
26,855
Occupied Units
3,532
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,042
Median Rent
1977
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77036 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.0% | 194 |
| 2020 | +14.0% | 221 |
| 2021 | -0.8% | 219 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 254 |
| 2024 | – | 323 |
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 2,673 business establishments in ZIP 77036, employing approximately 33,554 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,223,291,000.
2,673
Businesses
33,554
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 440 | 16.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 406 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 358 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 355 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 301 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 153 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 125 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 96 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 74 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 65 | 2.4% |
| Information | 53 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 34 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 77036 vs 77074 →
ZIP 77036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77036
Houston (77036)
71,969 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77081
Houston (77081)
47,860 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77042
Houston (77042)
36,385 residents
- 77063
Houston (77063)
34,299 residents
- 77096
Houston (77096)
32,628 residents
- 77071 25,671
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77036 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77036 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
- 77063 $59,113
Houston (77063)
$59,113 median income
- 77042 $59,097
Houston (77042)
$59,097 median income
- 77071 $54,139
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
- 77072 $51,070
Houston (77072)
$51,070 median income
- 77099 $49,396
Houston (77099)
$49,396 median income
- 77074 $47,810
Houston (77074)
$47,810 median income
- 77031 $47,162
Houston (77031)
$47,162 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77036 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 1.5 mi |
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 34,299 | 2.5 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 3.0 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 3.3 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 3.1 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 3.5 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 3.4 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 4.5 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 3.6 mi |
| 77096 | Houston, TX | 32,628 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77036, 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 (71,969 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 77036 in?
ZIP code 77036 (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 77036?
ZIP code 77036 in Houston, TX has a population of 71,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77036?
The median household income in ZIP 77036 is $45,716, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77036?
The median home value in ZIP 77036 is $235,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77036 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77036?
ZIP code 77036 has 2,673 business establishments employing approximately 33,554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77036 are: Retail trade (440), Wholesale trade (406), Professional, scientific, and technical services (358). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77036 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 77036?
In ZIP code 77036, 40.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 77036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77036 is 29.6 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 77036?
In ZIP code 77036, approximately 17.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77036 is 29.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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