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ZIP Code 77055

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,989
1,962/sq mi
$74,369
Median income
$624,200
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,962
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 41,989 residents across 21.4 square miles, a density of 1,962 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,369 (2% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,780. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $624,200 for a typical home value (152% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,263 a month; 46.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77055, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 77055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77055.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77055, 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

41,989

Population

21.4

Area (sq mi)

1,962

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77055?

35.2

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

35.7%

Foreign-Born

White 37.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%

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?

$74,369

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$53,780

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77055 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,369 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,349

Total Housing Units

16,680

Occupied Units

1,669

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$624,200

Median Home Value

+152% vs state

$1,263

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

423

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+323%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77055 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +323% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 335
2021 +2.4% 343
2022 +9.8% 377
2023 +8.4% 408
2024 +3.7% 423

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,806 business establishments in ZIP 77055, employing approximately 26,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,365,587,000.

1,806

Businesses

26,059

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 230 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 224 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 216 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 168 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 162 9.0%
Wholesale trade 155 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 137 7.6%
Construction 119 6.6%
Finance and insurance 100 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 98 5.4%
Manufacturing 59 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 42 2.3%
Educational services 26 1.4%
Information 21 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 77055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77055 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77055 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 2.2 mi
77092 Houston, TX 33,745 2.5 mi
77080 Houston, TX 45,275 2.3 mi
77057 Houston, TX 39,208 3.6 mi
77056 Houston, TX 18,673 3.7 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 4.4 mi
77063 Houston, TX 34,299 4.6 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 4.4 mi
77081 Houston, TX 47,860 5.9 mi
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 4.8 mi

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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77055 in? ▼
ZIP code 77055 (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 77055? ▼
ZIP code 77055 in Houston, TX has a population of 41,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77055 is $74,369, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77055 is $624,200, which is 124% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77055 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77055? ▼
ZIP code 77055 has 1,806 business establishments employing approximately 26,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77055 are: Retail trade (230), Health care and social assistance (224), Professional, scientific, and technical services (216). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77055 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 323%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77055? ▼
In ZIP code 77055, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 77055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77055 is 24.9 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 77055? ▼
In ZIP code 77055, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77055 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.