Houston, TX · standard
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 High-density area
- $74,605
- Median income Near-median income area
- $278,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77065 (Houston, TX) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.4 in 2023 to 296.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,532. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $278,700 (13% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,446; 43.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77065 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
128 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
79 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77065?
37.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
23.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,012housing units
17,012
Total Housing Units
15,638
Occupied Units
1,374
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77429
Cypress (77429)
72,264 residents
- 77095
Houston (77095)
66,502 residents
- 77070
Houston (77070)
46,017 residents
- 77064
Houston (77064)
45,847 residents
- 77040
Houston (77040)
45,081 residents
- 77041
Houston (77041)
37,146 residents
- 77065
Houston (77065)
35,326 residents
- 77066
Houston (77066)
31,366 residents
- 77086 28,009
Houston (77086)
28,009 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77065 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77429
Cypress (77429)
$119,191 median income
- 77095
Houston (77095)
$91,594 median income
- 77066
Houston (77066)
$87,138 median income
- 77064
Houston (77064)
$81,658 median income
- 77069
Houston (77069)
$80,257 median income
- 77043
Houston (77043)
$79,359 median income
- 77070
Houston (77070)
$77,397 median income
- 77041
Houston (77041)
$77,083 median income
- 77065
Houston (77065)
$74,605 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77065, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,326 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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