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ZIP Code 77040

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

45,081
1,238/sq mi
$65,028
Median income
$244,700
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
1,238
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 45,081 residents across 36.4 square miles, a density of 1,238 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77040 reports a modest median household income of $65,028 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,305. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $244,700 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,382 monthly, and 50.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 77040 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77040.

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 77040, 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

45,081

Population

36.4

Area (sq mi)

1,238

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77040?

34.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

32.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.6%
African American 16.0%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%

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?

$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

How ZIP 77040 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,028 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$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 77040 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 77040 ranks #4 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 77040 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 77040 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77040 in? ▼
ZIP code 77040 (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 77040? ▼
ZIP code 77040 in Houston, TX has a population of 45,081 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77040 is $65,028, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77040 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77040 is White at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77040? ▼
ZIP code 77040 has 1,518 business establishments employing approximately 40,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77040 are: Wholesale trade (210), Construction (189), Professional, scientific, and technical services (188). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77040 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 77040? ▼
In ZIP code 77040, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 77040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77040 is 27.8 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 77040? ▼
In ZIP code 77040, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77040 is 21.1% 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.