Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77048
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,294
- 533/sq mi High-density area
- $56,747
- Median income Below-median income area
- $210,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 533
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77048 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 77048 (Houston, TX) fell -13.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77048 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 15,294 residents across 28.7 square miles, a density of 533 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77048 reports a modest median household income of $56,747 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,600. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,300 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,441; owner occupancy is 58.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77048 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 77048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77048.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 77048, 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
15,294
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
533
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77048?
30.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
12.9%
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?
$56,747
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,600
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77048 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)
$56,747 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,318housing units
8,318
Total Housing Units
7,477
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,441
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 146 business establishments in ZIP 77048, employing approximately 2,696 people with a combined annual payroll of $267,046,000.
146
Businesses
2,696
Employees
$267.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.7% |
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 77048 vs 77033 →
ZIP 77048 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
- 77581
Pearland (77581)
42,383 residents
- 77075
Houston (77075)
37,388 residents
- 77087
Houston (77087)
36,399 residents
- 77023
Houston (77023)
28,998 residents
- 77033 27,965
Houston (77033)
27,965 residents
- 77021 26,042
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77061 24,457
Houston (77061)
24,457 residents
- 77047 21,077
Houston (77047)
21,077 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77048 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77048 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
- 77581
Pearland (77581)
$111,139 median income
- 77047
Houston (77047)
$78,538 median income
- 77075
Houston (77075)
$69,191 median income
- 77048
Houston (77048)
$56,747 median income
- 77087
Houston (77087)
$52,847 median income
- 77023
Houston (77023)
$51,430 median income
- 77021 $45,574
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
- 77061 $45,115
Houston (77061)
$45,115 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77048 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77033 | Houston, TX | 27,965 | 3.3 mi |
| 77075 | Houston, TX | 37,388 | 3.8 mi |
| 77047 | Houston, TX | 21,077 | 3.5 mi |
| 77061 | Houston, TX | 24,457 | 3.6 mi |
| 77051 | Houston, TX | 15,085 | 3.9 mi |
| 77087 | Houston, TX | 36,399 | 4.8 mi |
| 77584 | Pearland, TX | 70,228 | 5.3 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 5.5 mi |
| 77581 | Pearland, TX | 42,383 | 5.2 mi |
| 77023 | Houston, TX | 28,998 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77048, 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 (15,294 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 77048 in?
ZIP code 77048 (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 77048?
ZIP code 77048 in Houston, TX has a population of 15,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77048?
The median household income in ZIP 77048 is $56,747, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77048?
The median home value in ZIP 77048 is $210,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77048 is African American at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77048?
ZIP code 77048 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 2,696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77048 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (25), Manufacturing (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77048?
In ZIP code 77048, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 77048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77048 is 28.6 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 77048?
In ZIP code 77048, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77048 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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