Houston, TX · standard
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 High-density area
- $80,257
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.0%
- 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 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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,922. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $324,100 (31% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,550; 59.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77069 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 77069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77069.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77069?
35.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
14.3%
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?
$80,257
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$51,922
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77069 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,257 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,737 Texas 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
9,430housing units
9,430
Total Housing Units
8,824
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,100
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77069 vs 77066 →
ZIP 77069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77379
Spring (77379)
70,544 residents
- 77070
Houston (77070)
46,017 residents
- 77064
Houston (77064)
45,847 residents
- 77040
Houston (77040)
45,081 residents
- 77090
Houston (77090)
32,930 residents
- 77066
Houston (77066)
31,366 residents
- 77067
Houston (77067)
30,559 residents
- 77014
Houston (77014)
28,684 residents
- 77086 28,009
Houston (77086)
28,009 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77069 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77379
Spring (77379)
$107,486 median income
- 77066
Houston (77066)
$87,138 median income
- 77068
Houston (77068)
$86,028 median income
- 77064
Houston (77064)
$81,658 median income
- 77069
Houston (77069)
$80,257 median income
- 77070
Houston (77070)
$77,397 median income
- 77040
Houston (77040)
$65,028 median income
- 77086
Houston (77086)
$58,200 median income
- 77014
Houston (77014)
$55,589 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77069, 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 (16,541 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 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.
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