ZIP Code 77065
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 35,326
- Median income
- $74,605
- Median home value
- $278,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.8%
- Land area
- 21.3 sq mi
1,661/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77065 in Houston, Texas has a population of 35,326. The median household income is $74,605, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $278,700, 0% above the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.3 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 35,326 residents, producing a population density of 1,661 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77065 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77065 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 77065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,532
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77065 vs 77064 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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