Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77051
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,085
- 796/sq mi High-density area
- $37,415
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 796
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77051 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 77051 (Houston, TX) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 15,085 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 796 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77051 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,415 (50% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,115. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,500 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,379; owner occupancy is 41.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, 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 77051 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 77051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
18 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 77051, 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
15,085
Population
18.9
Area (sq mi)
796
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77051?
32.4
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
7.6%
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?
$37,415
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$19,115
Per Capita Income
37.8%
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77051 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)
$37,415 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
7,712housing units
7,712
Total Housing Units
6,953
Occupied Units
759
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,379
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 206 business establishments in ZIP 77051, employing approximately 3,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,762,000.
206
Businesses
3,791
Employees
$220.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 20.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77004
Houston (77004)
32,692 residents
- 77045
Houston (77045)
31,255 residents
- 77033
Houston (77033)
27,965 residents
- 77025
Houston (77025)
26,137 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77054
Houston (77054)
22,290 residents
- 77047
Houston (77047)
21,077 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77048
Houston (77048)
15,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77051 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77025
Houston (77025)
$81,008 median income
- 77047
Houston (77047)
$78,538 median income
- 77030
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
- 77004
Houston (77004)
$71,199 median income
- 77054
Houston (77054)
$62,106 median income
- 77045
Houston (77045)
$59,688 median income
- 77048
Houston (77048)
$56,747 median income
- 77021
Houston (77021)
$45,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77051 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77054 | Houston, TX | 22,290 | 2.3 mi |
| 77033 | Houston, TX | 27,965 | 2.7 mi |
| 77047 | Houston, TX | 21,077 | 3.3 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 3.1 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 3.7 mi |
| 77045 | Houston, TX | 31,255 | 3.5 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 3.9 mi |
| 77004 | Houston, TX | 32,692 | 4.8 mi |
| 77048 | Houston, TX | 15,294 | 3.9 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77051, 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 (15,085 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 77051 in?
ZIP code 77051 (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 77051?
ZIP code 77051 in Houston, TX has a population of 15,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77051?
The median household income in ZIP 77051 is $37,415, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77051?
The median home value in ZIP 77051 is $185,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77051 is African American at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77051?
ZIP code 77051 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 3,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77051 are: Retail trade (43), Accommodation and food services (30), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77051?
In ZIP code 77051, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 77051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77051 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 77051?
In ZIP code 77051, approximately 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77051 is 37.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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