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ZIP Code 77066

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

31,366
1,406/sq mi
$87,138
Median income
$225,700
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,406
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77066 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 31,366 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 1,406 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77066 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,138 (15% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,109. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $225,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,447 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 31 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 77066 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 77066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77066.

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 77066, 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

31,366

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

1,406

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77066?

33.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

30.4%

Foreign-Born

White 21.0%
African American 23.5%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%

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?

$87,138

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$28,109

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77066 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,138 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,318

Total Housing Units

11,845

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$225,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,447

Median Rent

1986

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

+45.2%

YoY Change (2022)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77066 have increased 45.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 – 139
2020 – 205
2021 -7.6% 189
2022 +45.2% 275

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 545 business establishments in ZIP 77066, employing approximately 10,036 people with a combined annual payroll of $653,778,000.

545

Businesses

10,036

Employees

$653.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 88 16.1%
Wholesale trade 72 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 10.6%
Manufacturing 55 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 7.9%
Retail trade 39 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 24 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 3.5%
Finance and insurance 15 2.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Information 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

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ZIP 77066 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 77066 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 77066 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 77066 ranks the highest 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
77086 Houston, TX 28,009 2.7 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 2.4 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 3.3 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 2.8 mi
77068 Houston, TX 10,064 3.5 mi
77064 Houston, TX 45,847 3.6 mi
77070 Houston, TX 46,017 4.5 mi
77038 Houston, TX 26,713 4.5 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 5.9 mi
77090 Houston, TX 32,930 5.0 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
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Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
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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 77066 in? ▼
ZIP code 77066 (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 77066? ▼
ZIP code 77066 in Houston, TX has a population of 31,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77066? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77066 is $87,138, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77066? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77066 is $225,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77066? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77066 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77066? ▼
ZIP code 77066 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 10,036 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77066? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77066 are: Construction (88), Wholesale trade (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77066? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77066 increased by 45.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 77066? ▼
In ZIP code 77066, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 77066? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77066 is 31.2 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 77066? ▼
In ZIP code 77066, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77066? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77066 is 11.4% 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.