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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
$161,944
Median income
$416,700
Median home value
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $66,067. Poverty here runs at 3.9%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. To put 77059 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 77059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77059.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77059?

46.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

19.1%

Foreign-Born

White 59.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 16.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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

How ZIP 77059 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$161,944 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.4%

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

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$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

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ZIP 77059 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 77059 ranks #9 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 77059 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 77059 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.