Houston, TX · standard
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 High-density area
- $74,369
- Median income Near-median income area
- $624,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77055 (Houston, TX) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 408.2 in 2023 to 423.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,780. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $624,200 (152% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 46.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,263.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77055 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 77055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
230 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
224 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
216 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
168 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
162 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77055?
35.2
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
35.7%
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?
$74,369
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,349housing units
18,349
Total Housing Units
16,680
Occupied Units
1,669
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$624,200
Median Home Value
+152% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77055 vs 77024 →
ZIP 77055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77081
Houston (77081)
47,860 residents
- 77080
Houston (77080)
45,275 residents
- 77055
Houston (77055)
41,989 residents
- 77057
Houston (77057)
39,208 residents
- 77024
Houston (77024)
34,775 residents
- 77063
Houston (77063)
34,299 residents
- 77092
Houston (77092)
33,745 residents
- 77008
Houston (77008)
30,482 residents
- 77018
Houston (77018)
25,563 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77055 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77008
Houston (77008)
$143,229 median income
- 77024
Houston (77024)
$136,149 median income
- 77018
Houston (77018)
$127,017 median income
- 77027
Houston (77027)
$103,812 median income
- 77056
Houston (77056)
$93,499 median income
- 77055
Houston (77055)
$74,369 median income
- 77057
Houston (77057)
$66,971 median income
- 77080
Houston (77080)
$62,134 median income
- 77063
Houston (77063)
$59,113 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77055, 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 (41,989 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 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.
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