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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
$45,716
Median income
$235,300
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,029. 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $235,300 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,042 a month, and owner-occupancy at 17.7%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77036 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 77036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77036.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77036?

31.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

55.5%

Foreign-Born

White 9.7%
African American 9.7%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%

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

$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

$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 40.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

30,387

Total Housing Units

26,855

Occupied Units

3,532

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.7%
Renter 82.3%

$235,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77036 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77036 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 77036 ranks #null 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
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

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837
77379 standard
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Pop: 70,544

Related Areas

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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.

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