Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77059
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,949
- 665/sq mi High-density area
- $161,944
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 665
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 16,949 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 665 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77059 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,944 (114% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,067. The poverty rate is 3.9%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,700 (68% above the average Texas ZIP), while 94.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,815.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77059 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 77059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77059.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 77059, 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
16,949
Population
25.5
Area (sq mi)
665
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77059?
46.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
19.1%
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?
$161,944
Median Household Income
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$66,067
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77059 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$161,944 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,737 Texas 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
6,783housing units
6,783
Total Housing Units
6,540
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,700
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,815
Median Rent
1993
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2022)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77059 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +21.6% | 147 |
| 2020 | – | 159 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 184 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 211 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 267 business establishments in ZIP 77059, employing approximately 3,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,188,000.
267
Businesses
3,734
Employees
$240.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 77059 vs 77062 →
ZIP 77059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77089
Houston (77089)
48,685 residents
- 77034
Houston (77034)
33,678 residents
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
30,690 residents
- 77062
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77504
Pasadena (77504)
24,529 residents
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
23,223 residents
- 77598
Webster (77598)
23,059 residents
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
20,970 residents
- 77059 16,949
Houston (77059)
16,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77059 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
$114,057 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
$102,045 median income
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
$98,125 median income
- 77089
Houston (77089)
$88,140 median income
- 77507
Pasadena (77507)
$77,371 median income
- 77058
Houston (77058)
$68,722 median income
- 77598 $60,977
Webster (77598)
$60,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77059 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 2.3 mi |
| 77505 | Pasadena, TX | 23,223 | 2.8 mi |
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 3.6 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 4.1 mi |
| 77507 | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| 77598 | Webster, TX | 23,059 | 4.9 mi |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 30,690 | 6.3 mi |
| 77504 | Pasadena, TX | 24,529 | 4.8 mi |
| 77586 | Seabrook, TX | 20,970 | 5.6 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77059, 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 (16,949 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 77059 in?
ZIP code 77059 (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 77059?
ZIP code 77059 in Houston, TX has a population of 16,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77059?
The median household income in ZIP 77059 is $161,944, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77059?
The median home value in ZIP 77059 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77059 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77059?
ZIP code 77059 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 3,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77059 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55), Retail trade (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77059 increased by 14.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 77059?
In ZIP code 77059, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.4% 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 77059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77059 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77059?
In ZIP code 77059, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77059 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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