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ZIP Code 77069

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

16,541
1,334/sq mi
$80,257
Median income
$324,100
Median home value
48.0%
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 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,334
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 16,541 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 1,334 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,257 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $51,922. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $324,100 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,550 monthly, and 59.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77069 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 77069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77069.

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 77069, 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

16,541

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

1,334

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77069?

35.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 27.8%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$80,257

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$51,922

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77069 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,257 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,430

Total Housing Units

8,824

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$324,100

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,550

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2021)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77069 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -2.6% 129
2018 +10.1% 142
2019 +2.7% 146
2020 +4.7% 153
2021 +4.6% 160

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 647 business establishments in ZIP 77069, employing approximately 6,701 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,232,000.

647

Businesses

6,701

Employees

$307.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 18.7%
Retail trade 97 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 80 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 65 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 55 8.5%
Finance and insurance 50 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 7.1%
Construction 29 4.5%
Wholesale trade 26 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.0%
Educational services 13 2.0%
Manufacturing 10 1.6%
Information 8 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 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 77069 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 77069 ranks #0 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 77069 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 77069 ranks #5 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
77066 Houston, TX 31,366 2.4 mi
77070 Houston, TX 46,017 3.0 mi
77068 Houston, TX 10,064 2.6 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 3.7 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 3.7 mi
77064 Houston, TX 45,847 4.6 mi
77086 Houston, TX 28,009 5.1 mi
77090 Houston, TX 32,930 5.1 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 5.2 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 7.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77069 in? ▼
ZIP code 77069 (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 77069? ▼
ZIP code 77069 in Houston, TX has a population of 16,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77069 is $80,257, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77069 is $324,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77069 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77069? ▼
ZIP code 77069 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 6,701 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77069 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (121), Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77069 increased by 4.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 77069? ▼
In ZIP code 77069, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 77069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77069 is 29.3 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 77069? ▼
In ZIP code 77069, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77069 is 14.1% 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.