ZIP Code 77037
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 19,819
- Median income
- $58,750
- Median home value
- $158,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.0%
- Land area
- 16.1 sq mi
1,227/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77037 in Houston, Texas has a population of 19,819. The median household income is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $158,000, 43% below the US average. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 19,819 residents, producing a population density of 1,227 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77037 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77037 sits at $58,750 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,235. The poverty rate stands at 31.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, 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 77037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77037.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 61
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Construction 56
Construction
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 49
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Finance and insurance 46
Finance and insurance
46 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77037, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,819
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
1,227
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77037?
31.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
40.3%
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?
$58,750
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$20,235
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,475
Total Housing Units
5,152
Occupied Units
323
Vacant Units
3.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state
$1,267
Median Rent
1970
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77037 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.4% | 199 |
| 2021 | +23.4% | 246 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 261 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 297 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 329 |
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 555 business establishments in ZIP 77037, employing approximately 12,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $645,953,000.
555
Businesses
12,953
Employees
$646.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 171 | 30.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 56 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 77037 vs 77076 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77076 | Houston, TX | 33,803 | 2.3 mi |
| 77060 | Houston, TX | 40,830 | 3.0 mi |
| 77088 | Houston, TX | 49,660 | 3.6 mi |
| 77039 | Houston, TX | 27,562 | 3.4 mi |
| 77038 | Houston, TX | 26,713 | 3.4 mi |
| 77022 | Houston, TX | 29,557 | 4.3 mi |
| 77093 | Houston, TX | 46,929 | 3.8 mi |
| 77091 | Houston, TX | 23,472 | 3.8 mi |
| 77018 | Houston, TX | 25,563 | 4.8 mi |
| 77073 | Houston, TX | 34,790 | 7.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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