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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77060

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

40,830
1,918/sq mi
$40,435
Median income
$156,100
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,918
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 40,830 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 1,918 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77060 reports a modest median household income of $40,435 (46% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $17,271. Poverty here runs at 34.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $156,100 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 25.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 77060 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 77060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77060.

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 77060, 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

40,830

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

1,918

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77060?

28.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

42.5%

Foreign-Born

White 15.6%
African American 15.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%

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?

$40,435

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$17,271

Per Capita Income

34.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77060 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,435 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,670

Total Housing Units

14,915

Occupied Units

1,755

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.3%
Renter 74.7%

$156,100

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,088

Median Rent

1982

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

+59.9%

YoY Change (2022)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77060 have increased 59.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 – 154
2018 – 188
2021 – 195
2022 +59.9% 311

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 954 business establishments in ZIP 77060, employing approximately 23,566 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,753,727,000.

954

Businesses

23,566

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 156 16.4%
Retail trade 87 9.1%
Construction 84 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 83 8.7%
Wholesale trade 78 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 76 8.0%
Finance and insurance 55 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 54 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 5.5%
Manufacturing 45 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 43 4.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 22 2.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 1.3%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Information 11 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 77060 vs 77037 →

ZIP 77060 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 77060 ranks #2 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 77060 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 77060 ranks #null 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
77037 Houston, TX 19,819 3.0 mi
77038 Houston, TX 26,713 2.9 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 4.5 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 3.2 mi
77039 Houston, TX 27,562 3.8 mi
77032 Houston, TX 12,757 3.9 mi
77076 Houston, TX 33,803 5.3 mi
77088 Houston, TX 49,660 5.0 mi
77086 Houston, TX 28,009 5.8 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77060 in? ▼
ZIP code 77060 (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 77060? ▼
ZIP code 77060 in Houston, TX has a population of 40,830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77060 is $40,435, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77060 is $156,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77060 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77060? ▼
ZIP code 77060 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 23,566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77060 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Retail trade (87), Construction (84). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77060 increased by 59.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 77060? ▼
In ZIP code 77060, 37.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 77060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77060 is 30.8 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 77060? ▼
In ZIP code 77060, approximately 25.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77060 is 34.7% 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.