Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77047
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,077
- 589/sq mi High-density area
- $78,538
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 589
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77047 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77047 (Houston, TX) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77047 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 21,077 residents across 35.8 square miles, a density of 589 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,538 (4% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,918. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,300 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,775; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77047 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77047.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
32 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77047, 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
21,077
Population
35.8
Area (sq mi)
589
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77047?
34.0
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
17.7%
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?
$78,538
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,918
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77047 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,538 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,529housing units
13,529
Total Housing Units
12,934
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,775
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 365 business establishments in ZIP 77047, employing approximately 8,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $584,443,000.
365
Businesses
8,514
Employees
$584.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 55 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 39 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 77047 vs 77051 →
ZIP 77047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77584
Pearland (77584)
70,228 residents
- 77045
Houston (77045)
31,255 residents
- 77053
Houston (77053)
28,954 residents
- 77033 27,965
Houston (77033)
27,965 residents
- 77021 26,042
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77054 22,290
Houston (77054)
22,290 residents
- 77047 21,077
Houston (77047)
21,077 residents
- 77085 16,074
Houston (77085)
16,074 residents
- 77048 15,294
Houston (77048)
15,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77047 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77584
Pearland (77584)
$121,872 median income
- 77047
Houston (77047)
$78,538 median income
- 77030
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
- 77085
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77053
Houston (77053)
$66,510 median income
- 77054
Houston (77054)
$62,106 median income
- 77045
Houston (77045)
$59,688 median income
- 77048
Houston (77048)
$56,747 median income
- 77021 $45,574
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77047 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77051 | Houston, TX | 15,085 | 3.3 mi |
| 77048 | Houston, TX | 15,294 | 3.5 mi |
| 77045 | Houston, TX | 31,255 | 3.4 mi |
| 77054 | Houston, TX | 22,290 | 5.1 mi |
| 77584 | Pearland, TX | 70,228 | 4.8 mi |
| 77053 | Houston, TX | 28,954 | 4.8 mi |
| 77033 | Houston, TX | 27,965 | 5.0 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 6.0 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 6.8 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77047, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,077 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77047 in?
ZIP code 77047 (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 77047?
ZIP code 77047 in Houston, TX has a population of 21,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77047?
The median household income in ZIP 77047 is $78,538, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77047?
The median home value in ZIP 77047 is $234,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77047 is African American at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77047?
ZIP code 77047 has 365 business establishments employing approximately 8,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77047 are: Retail trade (55), Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77047?
In ZIP code 77047, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 77047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77047 is 31.9 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 77047?
In ZIP code 77047, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77047 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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