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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77061

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

24,457
1,190/sq mi
$45,115
Median income
$224,400
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,190
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 24,457 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 1,190 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77061 reports a modest median household income of $45,115 (40% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,859. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $224,400 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $977 monthly, and 37.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77061 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77061.

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 77061, 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

24,457

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

1,190

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77061?

35.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 11.4%
African American 21.6%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%

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?

$45,115

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$24,859

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77061 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,115 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,890

Total Housing Units

8,695

Occupied Units

1,195

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.9%
Renter 62.1%

$224,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1970

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

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77061 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.6% 215
2021 +8.1% 233
2022 +16.8% 272
2023 +8.7% 295
2024 -2.7% 287

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 466 business establishments in ZIP 77061, employing approximately 14,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,050,591,000.

466

Businesses

14,494

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 73 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 11.6%
Retail trade 50 10.7%
Manufacturing 40 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 7.7%
Wholesale trade 34 7.3%
Construction 28 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 21 4.5%
Finance and insurance 20 4.3%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Information 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 77061 vs 77075 →

ZIP 77061 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 77061 ranks #7 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 77061 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 77061 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
77075 Houston, TX 37,388 2.5 mi
77087 Houston, TX 36,399 2.5 mi
77587 South Houston, TX 16,568 3.3 mi
77033 Houston, TX 27,965 3.3 mi
77017 Houston, TX 32,561 3.2 mi
77012 Houston, TX 20,719 4.5 mi
77048 Houston, TX 15,294 3.6 mi
77051 Houston, TX 15,085 5.8 mi
77504 Pasadena, TX 24,529 5.7 mi
77581 Pearland, TX 42,383 6.5 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 77061 in? ▼
ZIP code 77061 (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 77061? ▼
ZIP code 77061 in Houston, TX has a population of 24,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77061 is $45,115, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77061 is $224,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77061 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77061? ▼
ZIP code 77061 has 466 business establishments employing approximately 14,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77061 are: Transportation and warehousing (73), Accommodation and food services (54), Retail trade (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77061 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 77061? ▼
In ZIP code 77061, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 77061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77061 is 28.2 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 77061? ▼
In ZIP code 77061, approximately 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77061 is 22.4% 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.