Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77054
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,290
- 1,537/sq mi High-density area
- $62,106
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,537
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77054 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77054 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 22,290 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 1,537 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77054 reports a modest median household income of $62,106 (18% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,665. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,000 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,440; owner occupancy is 11.8%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77054 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 77054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77054.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
251 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Retail trade 76
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 58
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Wholesale trade 51
Wholesale trade
51 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 77054, 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
22,290
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
1,537
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77054?
31.1
Median Age
39.8%
Male
60.2%
Female
28.2%
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?
$62,106
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,665
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77054 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)
$62,106 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
18,959housing units
18,959
Total Housing Units
16,926
Occupied Units
2,033
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,440
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 781 business establishments in ZIP 77054, employing approximately 26,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,920,320,000.
781
Businesses
26,125
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 251 | 32.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 21 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Information | 5 | 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 77054 vs 77030 →
ZIP 77054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77045
Houston (77045)
31,255 residents
- 77025
Houston (77025)
26,137 residents
- 77021
Houston (77021)
26,042 residents
- 77005
Houston (77005)
25,528 residents
- 77054
Houston (77054)
22,290 residents
- 77006
Houston (77006)
19,664 residents
- 77019
Houston (77019)
18,944 residents
- 77401
Bellaire (77401)
17,491 residents
- 77051
Houston (77051)
15,085 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77054 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77401
Bellaire (77401)
$243,750 median income
- 77005
Houston (77005)
$229,267 median income
- 77098
Houston (77098)
$116,650 median income
- 77019
Houston (77019)
$116,423 median income
- 77006
Houston (77006)
$106,533 median income
- 77025 $81,008
Houston (77025)
$81,008 median income
- 77030 $77,336
Houston (77030)
$77,336 median income
- 77054 $62,106
Houston (77054)
$62,106 median income
- 77045 $59,688
Houston (77045)
$59,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77054 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 1.8 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 1.8 mi |
| 77051 | Houston, TX | 15,085 | 2.3 mi |
| 77005 | Houston, TX | 25,528 | 2.8 mi |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 26,042 | 3.1 mi |
| 77098 | Houston, TX | 13,076 | 3.8 mi |
| 77045 | Houston, TX | 31,255 | 3.5 mi |
| 77006 | Houston, TX | 19,664 | 4.2 mi |
| 77019 | Houston, TX | 18,944 | 5.0 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77054, 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 (22,290 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 77054 in?
ZIP code 77054 (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 77054?
ZIP code 77054 in Houston, TX has a population of 22,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77054?
The median household income in ZIP 77054 is $62,106, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77054?
The median home value in ZIP 77054 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77054 is African American at 39.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77054?
ZIP code 77054 has 781 business establishments employing approximately 26,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77054 are: Health care and social assistance (251), Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Retail trade (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77054?
In ZIP code 77054, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.4% 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 77054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77054 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77054?
In ZIP code 77054, approximately 11.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77054 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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