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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77045

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

31,255
1,042/sq mi
$59,688
Median income
$181,200
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,042
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77045 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 31,255 residents across 30.0 square miles, a density of 1,042 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77045 reports a modest median household income of $59,688 (21% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,741. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $181,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,291 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77045 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77045.

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 77045, 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

31,255

Population

30.0

Area (sq mi)

1,042

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77045?

35.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

22.2%

Foreign-Born

White 9.8%
African American 40.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%

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?

$59,688

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$24,741

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77045 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,688 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,101

Total Housing Units

10,717

Occupied Units

384

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$181,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,291

Median Rent

1979

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77045 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 216
2021 +16.6% 252
2022 +17.8% 296
2023 +4.0% 308
2024 +3.0% 317

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 346 business establishments in ZIP 77045, employing approximately 5,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,970,000.

346

Businesses

5,319

Employees

$288.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 45 13.0%
Construction 38 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 34 9.8%
Wholesale trade 28 8.1%
Manufacturing 23 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.8%
Finance and insurance 8 2.3%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%
Information 3 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 77045 vs 77025 →

ZIP 77045 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 77045 ranks #3 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 77045 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 77045 ranks #9 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
77025 Houston, TX 26,137 3.5 mi
77035 Houston, TX 35,896 2.9 mi
77085 Houston, TX 16,074 3.2 mi
77054 Houston, TX 22,290 3.5 mi
77051 Houston, TX 15,085 3.5 mi
77047 Houston, TX 21,077 3.4 mi
77053 Houston, TX 28,954 4.0 mi
77096 Houston, TX 32,628 3.9 mi
77005 Houston, TX 25,528 5.7 mi
77401 Bellaire, TX 17,491 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
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

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77045 in? ▼
ZIP code 77045 (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 77045? ▼
ZIP code 77045 in Houston, TX has a population of 31,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77045? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77045 is $59,688, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77045? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77045 is $181,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77045? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77045 is African American at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77045? ▼
ZIP code 77045 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 5,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77045? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77045 are: Retail trade (58), Health care and social assistance (45), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77045? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77045 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 77045? ▼
In ZIP code 77045, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 77045? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77045 is 29.0 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 77045? ▼
In ZIP code 77045, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77045? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77045 is 23.7% 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.