Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77071
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,671
- 2,218/sq mi High-density area
- $54,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $245,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,218
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77071 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77071 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 25,671 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 2,218 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77071 reports a modest median household income of $54,139 (28% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,792. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,100 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,100; 51.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77071 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 77071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77071.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
28 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 77071, 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
25,671
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
2,218
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77071?
39.6
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
29.3%
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?
$54,139
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,792
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77071 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)
$54,139 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,464housing units
11,464
Total Housing Units
10,572
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,100
Median Rent
1978
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
+41.2%
YoY Change (2022)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77071 have increased 41.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +7.9% | 145 |
| 2017 | – | 175 |
| 2020 | – | 213 |
| 2021 | -0.4% | 212 |
| 2022 | +41.2% | 300 |
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 332 business establishments in ZIP 77071, employing approximately 3,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,125,000.
332
Businesses
3,660
Employees
$152.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 27 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.4% |
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 77071 vs 77031 →
ZIP 77071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77036
Houston (77036)
71,969 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77035
Houston (77035)
35,896 residents
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
35,554 residents
- 77063
Houston (77063)
34,299 residents
- 77096
Houston (77096)
32,628 residents
- 77071 25,671
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77071 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77096
Houston (77096)
$82,852 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
$74,689 median income
- 77085
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77063
Houston (77063)
$59,113 median income
- 77035
Houston (77035)
$58,686 median income
- 77071
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
- 77099
Houston (77099)
$49,396 median income
- 77074
Houston (77074)
$47,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77071 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 1.6 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 2.4 mi |
| 77035 | Houston, TX | 35,896 | 2.6 mi |
| 77489 | Missouri City, TX | 35,554 | 3.6 mi |
| 77096 | Houston, TX | 32,628 | 2.9 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 3.5 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 2.9 mi |
| 77477 | Stafford, TX | 35,897 | 3.4 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 4.1 mi |
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 34,299 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77071, 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 (25,671 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 77071 in?
ZIP code 77071 (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 77071?
ZIP code 77071 in Houston, TX has a population of 25,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77071?
The median household income in ZIP 77071 is $54,139, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77071?
The median home value in ZIP 77071 is $245,100, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77071 is African American at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77071?
ZIP code 77071 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 3,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77071 are: Health care and social assistance (49), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77071 increased by 41.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 77071?
In ZIP code 77071, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 77071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77071 is 30.7 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 77071?
In ZIP code 77071, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77071 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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