Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77041
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,146
- 775/sq mi High-density area
- $77,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $285,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 775
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77041 (Houston, TX) rose +13.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.9 in 2023 to 330.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77041 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 37,146 residents across 47.9 square miles, a density of 775 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77041 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,083 (2% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,461. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $285,200 (15% above the average Texas ZIP), while 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,644.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77041 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77041.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
439 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
357 establishments
- Construction
Construction
269 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 143
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Retail trade 120
Retail trade
120 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77041, 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
37,146
Population
47.9
Area (sq mi)
775
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77041?
39.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
39.5%
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?
$77,083
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$45,461
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77041 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,083 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,984housing units
11,984
Total Housing Units
11,471
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,644
Median Rent
1996
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
+13.7%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77041 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.9% | 204 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 279 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 291 |
| 2024 | +13.7% | 331 |
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 1,988 business establishments in ZIP 77041, employing approximately 58,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,604,985,000.
1,988
Businesses
58,982
Employees
$4.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 439 | 22.1% |
| Manufacturing | 357 | 18.0% |
| Construction | 269 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 143 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 120 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 103 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 86 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 40 | 2.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 27 | 1.4% |
| Information | 25 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.3% |
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 77041 vs 77043 →
ZIP 77041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77084
Houston (77084)
95,137 residents
- 77095
Houston (77095)
66,502 residents
- 77070
Houston (77070)
46,017 residents
- 77064
Houston (77064)
45,847 residents
- 77080
Houston (77080)
45,275 residents
- 77040
Houston (77040)
45,081 residents
- 77041 37,146
Houston (77041)
37,146 residents
- 77065 35,326
Houston (77065)
35,326 residents
- 77092 33,745
Houston (77092)
33,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77041 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77079
Houston (77079)
$101,995 median income
- 77095
Houston (77095)
$91,594 median income
- 77064
Houston (77064)
$81,658 median income
- 77084
Houston (77084)
$80,575 median income
- 77043
Houston (77043)
$79,359 median income
- 77070
Houston (77070)
$77,397 median income
- 77041
Houston (77041)
$77,083 median income
- 77065
Houston (77065)
$74,605 median income
- 77040
Houston (77040)
$65,028 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77041 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77043 | Houston, TX | 23,358 | 3.4 mi |
| 77040 | Houston, TX | 45,081 | 3.3 mi |
| 77065 | Houston, TX | 35,326 | 4.8 mi |
| 77064 | Houston, TX | 45,847 | 4.7 mi |
| 77080 | Houston, TX | 45,275 | 4.6 mi |
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 31,280 | 6.0 mi |
| 77084 | Houston, TX | 95,137 | 5.4 mi |
| 77095 | Houston, TX | 66,502 | 5.5 mi |
| 77070 | Houston, TX | 46,017 | 8.1 mi |
| 77092 | Houston, TX | 33,745 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77041, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,146 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77041 in?
ZIP code 77041 (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 77041?
ZIP code 77041 in Houston, TX has a population of 37,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77041?
The median household income in ZIP 77041 is $77,083, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77041?
The median home value in ZIP 77041 is $285,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77041 is Two or More Ethnicities at 30.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77041?
ZIP code 77041 has 1,988 business establishments employing approximately 58,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77041 are: Wholesale trade (439), Manufacturing (357), Construction (269). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77041 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 77041?
In ZIP code 77041, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 77041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77041 is 29.1 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 77041?
In ZIP code 77041, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77041 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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