ZIP Code 77059
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 16,949
- Median income
- $161,944
- Median home value
- $416,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.4%
- Land area
- 25.5 sq mi
665/sq mi
▲ 112% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77059 in Houston, Texas has a population of 16,949. The median household income is $161,944, which is 112% above the national average. Median home value is $416,700, 50% above the US average. 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.5 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 16,949 residents, producing a population density of 665 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 77059 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77059 sits at $161,944 (114% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $66,067. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $416,700 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $1,815 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77059 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 77059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$66,067
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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