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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77044

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

30,949
306/sq mi
$95,000
Median income
$294,200
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
306
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 30,949 residents across 101.2 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,000 (26% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,219. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $294,200 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,577 a month; 75.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77044, 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 77044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77044.

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 77044, 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

30,949

Population

101.2

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77044?

33.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 30.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%

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?

$95,000

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$38,219

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77044 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,000 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

19,083

Total Housing Units

18,172

Occupied Units

911

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$294,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,577

Median Rent

2009

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2023)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77044 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +28.4% 216
2020 +4.6% 226
2021 +5.8% 239
2022 +15.0% 275
2023 -1.4% 271

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 545 business establishments in ZIP 77044, employing approximately 8,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,816,000.

545

Businesses

8,500

Employees

$424.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 66 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 11.7%
Retail trade 61 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 60 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 54 9.9%
Construction 53 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 40 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.7%
Wholesale trade 25 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.2%
Manufacturing 16 2.9%
Finance and insurance 16 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 1.3%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%

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 77044 vs 77049 →

ZIP 77044 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 77044 ranks #5 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 77044 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 77044 ranks #2 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
77049 Houston, TX 28,521 4.8 mi
77346 Humble, TX 53,578 6.7 mi
77050 Houston, TX 4,611 5.6 mi
77078 Houston, TX 14,777 5.4 mi
77396 Humble, TX 43,317 6.1 mi
77015 Houston, TX 53,621 9.2 mi
77532 Crosby, TX 26,236 7.5 mi
77016 Houston, TX 26,989 7.8 mi
77013 Houston, TX 17,602 8.0 mi
77530 Channelview, TX 31,086 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77044 in? ▼
ZIP code 77044 (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 77044? ▼
ZIP code 77044 in Houston, TX has a population of 30,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77044 is $95,000, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77044 is $294,200, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77044 is African American at 30.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77044? ▼
ZIP code 77044 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 8,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77044 are: Health care and social assistance (66), Professional, scientific, and technical services (64), Retail trade (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77044 decreased by 1.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 77044? ▼
In ZIP code 77044, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 77044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77044 is 32.3 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 77044? ▼
In ZIP code 77044, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77044 is 13.8% 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.