ZIP Code 77046
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 1,196
- Median income
- $131,932
- Median home value
- $286,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 77.5%
- Land area
- 0.3 sq mi
3,953/sq mi
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Chicago
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
82 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 24
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77046?
39.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
11.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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