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ZIP Code 77065

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

35,326
1,661/sq mi
$74,605
Median income
$278,700
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
1,661
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77065 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 35,326 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 1,661 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,605 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,532. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $278,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,446 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, 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 77065 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77065.

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 77065, 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

35,326

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

1,661

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77065?

37.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 38.2%
African American 19.8%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%

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?

$74,605

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$37,532

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77065 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,605 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,012

Total Housing Units

15,638

Occupied Units

1,374

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$278,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,446

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77065 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 191
2021 +18.1% 225
2022 +18.3% 266
2023 +3.8% 276
2024 +7.2% 296

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 1,005 business establishments in ZIP 77065, employing approximately 15,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $799,552,000.

1,005

Businesses

15,180

Employees

$799.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 182 18.1%
Retail trade 140 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 128 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 9.3%
Construction 79 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 76 7.6%
Finance and insurance 54 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.9%
Manufacturing 48 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.6%
Wholesale trade 34 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.9%
Educational services 14 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Information 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 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

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ZIP 77065 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 77065 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 77065 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 77065 ranks #9 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
77064 Houston, TX 45,847 3.4 mi
77095 Houston, TX 66,502 3.2 mi
77070 Houston, TX 46,017 4.0 mi
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 4.8 mi
77429 Cypress, TX 72,264 5.5 mi
77086 Houston, TX 28,009 6.8 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 5.8 mi
77066 Houston, TX 31,366 6.4 mi
77043 Houston, TX 23,358 8.1 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 6.2 mi

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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
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77065 in? ▼
ZIP code 77065 (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 77065? ▼
ZIP code 77065 in Houston, TX has a population of 35,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77065 is $74,605, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77065 is $278,700, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77065 is White at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77065? ▼
ZIP code 77065 has 1,005 business establishments employing approximately 15,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77065 are: Health care and social assistance (182), Retail trade (140), Accommodation and food services (128). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77065 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 77065? ▼
In ZIP code 77065, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 77065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77065 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 77065? ▼
In ZIP code 77065, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77065 is 12.8% 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.