ZIP Code 77040
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 45,081
- Median income
- $65,028
- Median home value
- $244,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.2%
- Land area
- 36.4 sq mi
1,238/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Chicago
ZIP code 77040 in Houston, Texas has a population of 45,081. The median household income is $65,028, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $244,700, 12% below the US average. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.4 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 45,081 residents, producing a population density of 1,238 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 77040 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77040 sits at $65,028 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,305. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $244,700 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,382 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, 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 77040 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 77040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77040.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
210 establishments
- Construction
Construction
189 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 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 77040, 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
45,081
Population
36.4
Area (sq mi)
1,238
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77040?
34.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
32.1%
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?
$65,028
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$32,305
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
19,164
Total Housing Units
18,093
Occupied Units
1,071
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,382
Median Rent
1987
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77040 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 187 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 197 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 239 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 246 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 267 |
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 1,518 business establishments in ZIP 77040, employing approximately 40,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,011,897,000.
1,518
Businesses
40,112
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 210 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 189 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 134 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 108 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 89 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 64 | 4.2% |
| Information | 28 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 77040 vs 77080 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77080 | Houston, TX | 45,275 | 4.0 mi |
| 77041 | Houston, TX | 37,146 | 3.3 mi |
| 77064 | Houston, TX | 45,847 | 3.5 mi |
| 77086 | Houston, TX | 28,009 | 3.7 mi |
| 77088 | Houston, TX | 49,660 | 4.5 mi |
| 77092 | Houston, TX | 33,745 | 4.5 mi |
| 77091 | Houston, TX | 23,472 | 5.4 mi |
| 77066 | Houston, TX | 31,366 | 5.9 mi |
| 77055 | Houston, TX | 41,989 | 5.7 mi |
| 77069 | Houston, TX | 16,541 | 7.7 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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