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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77062

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

25,152
1,791/sq mi
$103,889
Median income
$302,900
Median home value
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
1,791
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 25,152 residents across 14.0 square miles, a density of 1,791 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,889 (37% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,381. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $302,900 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,384 a month; 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77062, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77062.

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 77062, 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

25,152

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

1,791

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77062?

38.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 10.2%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$103,889

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$50,381

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77062 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,889 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,310

Total Housing Units

9,852

Occupied Units

458

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$302,900

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,384

Median Rent

1980

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2021)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77062 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +8.4% 154
2018 – 189
2019 -16.5% 158
2020 +8.6% 171
2021 +18.1% 202

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 330 business establishments in ZIP 77062, employing approximately 2,879 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,424,000.

330

Businesses

2,879

Employees

$145.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 49 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.5%
Retail trade 31 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 8.8%
Construction 22 6.7%
Finance and insurance 19 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.5%
Wholesale trade 9 2.7%
Educational services 9 2.7%
Information 6 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%

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 77062 vs 77059 →

ZIP 77062 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 77062 ranks #5 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 77062 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 77062 ranks #5 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
77059 Houston, TX 16,949 2.3 mi
77598 Webster, TX 23,059 2.6 mi
77058 Houston, TX 16,406 2.5 mi
77505 Pasadena, TX 23,223 4.9 mi
77034 Houston, TX 33,678 4.7 mi
77586 Seabrook, TX 20,970 5.8 mi
77089 Houston, TX 48,685 5.7 mi
77573 League City, TX 71,580 5.7 mi
77507 Pasadena, TX 0 5.4 mi
77546 Friendswood, TX 47,636 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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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
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77062 in? ▼
ZIP code 77062 (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 77062? ▼
ZIP code 77062 in Houston, TX has a population of 25,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77062 is $103,889, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77062 is $302,900, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77062 is White at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77062? ▼
ZIP code 77062 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 2,879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77062 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Health care and social assistance (49), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77062 increased by 18.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 77062? ▼
In ZIP code 77062, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.0% 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 77062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77062 is 26.8 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 77062? ▼
In ZIP code 77062, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77062 is 9.0% 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.