ZIP Code 77068

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Houston · Harris County · Texas

Population
10,064

1,021/sq mi

Median income
$86,028

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$328,600

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.8%

Median age 33.8

Land area
9.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 77068 in Houston, Texas has a population of 10,064. The median household income is $86,028, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $328,600, 18% above the US average. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 10,064 residents, producing a population density of 1,021 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 77068 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77068 sits at $86,028 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,609. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $328,600 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,327 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77068 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 77068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77068.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77068, 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

10,064

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

1,021

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77068?

33.8

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 32.0%
African American 35.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%

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?

$86,028

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,609

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,889

Total Housing Units

4,418

Occupied Units

471

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$328,600

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,327

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+25.5%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77068 have increased 25.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -1.4% 147
2020 +6.3% 157
2021 +4.2% 163
2022 +25.5% 205
2024 231

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 372 business establishments in ZIP 77068, employing approximately 4,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,181,000.

372

Businesses

4,123

Employees

$243.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 45 12.1%
Retail trade 44 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 37 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.4%
Finance and insurance 26 7.0%
Construction 24 6.5%
Wholesale trade 20 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.0%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Manufacturing 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 77068 vs 77090 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77090 Houston, TX 32,930 2.6 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 2.2 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 2.6 mi
77066 Houston, TX 31,366 3.5 mi
77388 Spring, TX 40,384 3.9 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 3.6 mi
77086 Houston, TX 28,009 6.1 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 4.4 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 5.2 mi
77070 Houston, TX 46,017 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77068 in?
ZIP code 77068 (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 77068?
ZIP code 77068 in Houston, TX has a population of 10,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77068?
The median household income in ZIP 77068 is $86,028, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77068?
The median home value in ZIP 77068 is $328,600, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77068 is African American at 35.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77068?
ZIP code 77068 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 4,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77068 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Health care and social assistance (45), Retail trade (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77068 increased by 25.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 77068?
In ZIP code 77068, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 77068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77068 is 30.2 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 77068?
In ZIP code 77068, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77068 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houston, TX

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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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