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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
$54,139
Median income
$245,100
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,792. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.8%. Housing costs here run $245,100 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,100 a month; 51.1% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77071 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77071.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77071?

39.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

29.3%

Foreign-Born

White 22.9%
African American 46.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%

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

How ZIP 77071 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,139 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$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 77071 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 77071 ranks #9 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 77071 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 77071 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
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

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.