ZIP Code 77044
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 30,949
- Median income
- $95,000
- Median home value
- $294,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 101.2 sq mi
306/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77044 in Houston, Texas has a population of 30,949. The median household income is $95,000, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $294,200, 6% above the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.2 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 30,949 residents, producing a population density of 306 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 77044 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77044 sits at $95,000 (26% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,219. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $294,200 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,577 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77044 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 77044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77044.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
54 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 77044, 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
30,949
Population
101.2
Area (sq mi)
306
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77044?
33.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
18.6%
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?
$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
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?
19,083
Total Housing Units
18,172
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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