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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77070

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

46,017
1,363/sq mi
$77,397
Median income
$288,800
Median home value
38.7%
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 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,363
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77070 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 46,017 residents across 33.8 square miles, a density of 1,363 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,397 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,837. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $288,800 (17% above the state average), median rent at $1,619 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77070, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the 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 77070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77070.

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 77070, 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

46,017

Population

33.8

Area (sq mi)

1,363

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77070?

35.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 41.6%
African American 20.3%
Asian 10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$77,397

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,837

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77070 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,397 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,488

Total Housing Units

22,107

Occupied Units

1,381

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.5%
Renter 52.5%

$288,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,619

Median Rent

1997

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2023)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77070 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.4% 174
2020 -3.8% 167
2021 +12.7% 188
2022 +23.1% 232
2023 +2.5% 237

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,835 business establishments in ZIP 77070, employing approximately 31,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,875,567,000.

1,835

Businesses

31,546

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 277 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 250 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 238 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 217 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 148 8.1%
Finance and insurance 138 7.5%
Construction 123 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 104 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 4.4%
Wholesale trade 77 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 1.8%
Manufacturing 31 1.7%
Information 29 1.6%
Educational services 27 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 16 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14 0.8%
Utilities 13 0.7%

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 77070 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 77070 ranks #3 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 77070 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 77070 ranks #8 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
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 3.0 mi
77065 Houston, TX 35,326 4.0 mi
77064 Houston, TX 45,847 4.1 mi
77066 Houston, TX 31,366 4.5 mi
77429 Cypress, TX 72,264 5.2 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 4.8 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 6.6 mi
77068 Houston, TX 10,064 5.5 mi
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 8.1 mi
77375 Tomball, TX 39,351 8.2 mi

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77070 in? ▼
ZIP code 77070 (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 77070? ▼
ZIP code 77070 in Houston, TX has a population of 46,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77070 is $77,397, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77070 is $288,800, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77070 is White at 41.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77070? ▼
ZIP code 77070 has 1,835 business establishments employing approximately 31,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77070 are: Retail trade (277), Health care and social assistance (250), Professional, scientific, and technical services (238). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77070 increased by 2.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 77070? ▼
In ZIP code 77070, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 77070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77070 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 77070? ▼
In ZIP code 77070, approximately 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77070 is 13.3% 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.