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ZIP Code 77056

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

18,673
2,084/sq mi
$93,499
Median income
$860,900
Median home value
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,084
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 18,673 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 2,084 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77056 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,499 (24% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $97,895. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $860,900 (248% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,840 monthly, and 33.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 77056 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77056.

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 77056, 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

18,673

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

2,084

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77056?

43.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 9.6%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

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?

$93,499

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$97,895

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77056 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,499 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,768

Total Housing Units

12,929

Occupied Units

2,839

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.5%
Renter 66.5%

$860,900

Median Home Value

+248% vs state

$1,840

Median Rent

1999

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77056 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 196
2021 +10.6% 217
2022 +0.9% 219
2023 +0.1% 219
2024 +7.2% 235

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 2,674 business establishments in ZIP 77056, employing approximately 56,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,617,411,000.

2,674

Businesses

56,519

Employees

$8.6B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 628 23.5%
Finance and insurance 350 13.1%
Retail trade 349 13.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 226 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 191 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 159 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 153 5.7%
Wholesale trade 139 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 132 4.9%
Construction 77 2.9%
Information 51 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 50 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 43 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 37 1.4%
Utilities 24 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 0.9%
Manufacturing 23 0.9%
Educational services 16 0.6%

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 77056 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 77056 ranks #7 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 77056 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 77056 ranks #7 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
77057 Houston, TX 39,208 1.3 mi
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 1.4 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 2.3 mi
77081 Houston, TX 47,860 2.6 mi
77401 Bellaire, TX 17,491 3.1 mi
77019 Houston, TX 18,944 3.5 mi
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 3.0 mi
77098 Houston, TX 13,076 3.3 mi
77063 Houston, TX 34,299 3.3 mi
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77056 in? ▼
ZIP code 77056 (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 77056? ▼
ZIP code 77056 in Houston, TX has a population of 18,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77056 is $93,499, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77056 is $860,900, which is 210% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77056 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77056? ▼
ZIP code 77056 has 2,674 business establishments employing approximately 56,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77056 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (628), Finance and insurance (350), Retail trade (349). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77056 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 77056? ▼
In ZIP code 77056, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.5% 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 77056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77056 is 22.0 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 77056? ▼
In ZIP code 77056, approximately 33.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77056 is 8.6% 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.