ZIP Code 77056
standardSource:
Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 18,673
- Median income
- $93,499
- Median home value
- $860,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.5%
- Land area
- 9.0 sq mi
2,084/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 210% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77056 in Houston, Texas has a population of 18,673. The median household income is $93,499, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $860,900, 210% above the US average. 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.0 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 18,673 residents, producing a population density of 2,084 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77056 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77056 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $860,900 (248% above the state average) with median rent at $1,840 per month, and 33.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77056 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77056.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
628 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
350 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
349 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 226
Real estate and rental and leasing
226 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 191
Accommodation and food services
191 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,673
Population
9.0
Area (sq mi)
2,084
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77056?
43.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
32.6%
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?
$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
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?
15,768
Total Housing Units
12,929
Occupied Units
2,839
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77056 vs 77057 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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