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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77057

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

39,208
3,559/sq mi
$66,971
Median income
$309,400
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
3,559
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77057 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77057 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 39,208 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 3,559 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77057 reports a modest median household income of $66,971 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,610. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $309,400 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,374 a month; 31.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77057, 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 77057

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77057.

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 77057, 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

39,208

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

3,559

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77057?

33.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

38.3%

Foreign-Born

White 41.2%
African American 12.6%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%

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?

$66,971

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$53,610

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77057 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,971 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

What does housing look like?

25,682

Total Housing Units

22,444

Occupied Units

3,238

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.8%
Renter 68.2%

$309,400

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,374

Median Rent

1979

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

-12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77057 have decreased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 – 176
2021 +1.9% 180
2022 -12.9% 156
2023 +30.2% 204
2024 -12.5% 178

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 2,111 business establishments in ZIP 77057, employing approximately 31,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,176,677,000.

2,111

Businesses

31,327

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 444 21.0%
Retail trade 215 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 198 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 191 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 177 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 171 8.1%
Finance and insurance 163 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 127 6.0%
Wholesale trade 116 5.5%
Construction 79 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 52 2.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 33 1.6%
Information 32 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 1.5%
Educational services 29 1.4%
Manufacturing 25 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.7%
Utilities 8 0.4%
Industries not classified 4 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 77057 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 77057 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 77057 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 77057 ranks #8 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
77056 Houston, TX 18,673 1.3 mi
77081 Houston, TX 47,860 2.4 mi
77063 Houston, TX 34,299 2.1 mi
77027 Houston, TX 14,331 2.6 mi
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 2.2 mi
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 3.6 mi
77046 Houston, TX 1,196 3.4 mi
77401 Bellaire, TX 17,491 3.3 mi
77042 Houston, TX 36,385 4.3 mi
77096 Houston, TX 32,628 4.9 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
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Pop: 71,969
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Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77057 in? ▼
ZIP code 77057 (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 77057? ▼
ZIP code 77057 in Houston, TX has a population of 39,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77057? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77057 is $66,971, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77057? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77057 is $309,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77057? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77057 is White at 41.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77057? ▼
ZIP code 77057 has 2,111 business establishments employing approximately 31,327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77057? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77057 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (444), Retail trade (215), Health care and social assistance (198). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77057? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77057 decreased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 77057? ▼
In ZIP code 77057, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 77057? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77057 is 26.0 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 77057? ▼
In ZIP code 77057, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77057? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77057 is 18.5% 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.