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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77039

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,562
1,053/sq mi
$47,119
Median income
$165,600
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,053
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77039 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 27,562 residents across 26.2 square miles, a density of 1,053 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77039 reports a modest median household income of $47,119 (38% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,122. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Median home value sits at $165,600 (33% below the state average), median rent at $1,246 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77039, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the 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 77039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77039.

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 77039, 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

27,562

Population

26.2

Area (sq mi)

1,053

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77039?

32.8

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

38.4%

Foreign-Born

White 26.2%
African American 8.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%

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?

$47,119

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$20,122

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77039 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,119 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 39.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,947

Total Housing Units

8,203

Occupied Units

744

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$165,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,246

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

+21.8%

YoY Change (2022)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77039 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.9% 233
2019 +0.9% 235
2020 +6.0% 249
2021 +11.4% 278
2022 +21.8% 339

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 436 business establishments in ZIP 77039, employing approximately 8,261 people with a combined annual payroll of $513,022,000.

436

Businesses

8,261

Employees

$513.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 76 17.4%
Retail trade 74 17.0%
Construction 54 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.4%
Wholesale trade 33 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 32 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 28 6.4%
Finance and insurance 19 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.8%
Information 9 2.1%

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 77039 vs 77093 →

ZIP 77039 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 77039 ranks #6 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 77039 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 77039 ranks #6 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
77093 Houston, TX 46,929 3.2 mi
77032 Houston, TX 12,757 3.8 mi
77037 Houston, TX 19,819 3.4 mi
77050 Houston, TX 4,611 4.3 mi
77060 Houston, TX 40,830 3.8 mi
77016 Houston, TX 26,989 4.1 mi
77076 Houston, TX 33,803 4.3 mi
77038 Houston, TX 26,713 6.1 mi
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 5.8 mi
77396 Humble, TX 43,317 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77039 in? ▼
ZIP code 77039 (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 77039? ▼
ZIP code 77039 in Houston, TX has a population of 27,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77039? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77039 is $47,119, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77039? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77039 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77039? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77039 is White at 26.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77039? ▼
ZIP code 77039 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 8,261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77039? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77039 are: Manufacturing (76), Retail trade (74), Construction (54). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77039? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77039 increased by 21.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 77039? ▼
In ZIP code 77039, 39.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 77039? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77039 is 29.5 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 77039? ▼
In ZIP code 77039, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77039? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77039 is 24.1% 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.