ZIP Code 77071
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 25,671
- Median income
- $54,139
- Median home value
- $245,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 11.6 sq mi
2,218/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77071 in Houston, Texas has a population of 25,671. The median household income is $54,139, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $245,100, 12% below the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.6 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 25,671 residents, producing a population density of 2,218 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 77071 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77071 sits at $54,139 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,792. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $245,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,100 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77071 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 77071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,792
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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