ZIP Code 77049
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 28,521
- Median income
- $62,971
- Median home value
- $217,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.4%
- Land area
- 63.8 sq mi
447/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77049 in Houston, Texas has a population of 28,521. The median household income is $62,971, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $217,600, 22% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.8 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 28,521 residents, producing a population density of 447 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 77049 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77049 sits at $62,971 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,444. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $217,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,587 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, 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 77049 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 77049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77049.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 77049, 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
28,521
Population
63.8
Area (sq mi)
447
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77049?
30.3
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
26.3%
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?
$62,971
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$25,444
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,892
Total Housing Units
12,209
Occupied Units
683
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state
$1,587
Median Rent
2002
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
+30.9%
YoY Change (2022)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77049 have increased 30.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 194 |
| 2019 | +5.7% | 205 |
| 2020 | -7.2% | 191 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 216 |
| 2022 | +30.9% | 283 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 466 business establishments in ZIP 77049, employing approximately 8,888 people with a combined annual payroll of $495,693,000.
466
Businesses
8,888
Employees
$495.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 30 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 77049 vs 77530 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77530 | Channelview, TX | 31,086 | 3.8 mi |
| 77044 | Houston, TX | 30,949 | 4.8 mi |
| 77015 | Houston, TX | 53,621 | 5.1 mi |
| 77562 | Highlands, TX | 10,459 | 5.6 mi |
| 77078 | Houston, TX | 14,777 | 6.4 mi |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 17,602 | 6.1 mi |
| 77503 | Pasadena, TX | 24,251 | 9.1 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 8.4 mi |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 9.5 mi |
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 35,977 | 8.8 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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