ZIP Code 77046

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Houston · Harris County · Texas

Population
1,196

3,953/sq mi

Median income
$131,932

▲ 73% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$286,500

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
77.5%

Median age 39.9

Land area
0.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 77046 in Houston, Texas has a population of 1,196. The median household income is $131,932, which is 73% above the national average. Median home value is $286,500, 3% above the US average. 77.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 1,196 residents, producing a population density of 3,953 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 77046 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77046 sits at $131,932 (75% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $101,757. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $286,500 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,889 per month, and 48.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77046 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 77046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77046.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77046, 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

1,196

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

3,953

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77046?

39.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.2%
African American 17.6%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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?

$131,932

Median Household Income

+75% vs state

$101,757

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 88.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,285

Total Housing Units

1,103

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.9%
Renter 51.1%

$286,500

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,889

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 425 business establishments in ZIP 77046, employing approximately 18,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,153,178,000.

425

Businesses

18,455

Employees

$3.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 26.8%
Finance and insurance 82 19.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 5.7%
Wholesale trade 21 4.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 4.9%
Information 17 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 17 4.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14 3.3%
Construction 13 3.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 3.1%
Retail trade 9 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.1%
Utilities 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 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 77046 vs 77027 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 0.9 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 1.1 mi
77005 Houston, TX 25,528 1.2 mi
77019 Houston, TX 18,944 1.9 mi
77025 Houston, TX 26,137 3.3 mi
77056 Houston, TX 18,673 2.3 mi
77006 Houston, TX 19,664 2.6 mi
77401 Bellaire, TX 17,491 2.6 mi
77030 Houston, TX 10,258 2.6 mi
77007 Houston, TX 30,853 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77046 in?
ZIP code 77046 (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 77046?
ZIP code 77046 in Houston, TX has a population of 1,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77046?
The median household income in ZIP 77046 is $131,932, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77046?
The median home value in ZIP 77046 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77046 is White at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77046?
ZIP code 77046 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 18,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77046 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Finance and insurance (82), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77046?
In ZIP code 77046, 88.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77046?
In ZIP code 77046, approximately 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77046 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houston, TX

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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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