Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77072
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 56,526
- 2,972/sq mi High-density area
- $51,070
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,972
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77072 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 56,526 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 2,972 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77072 reports a modest median household income of $51,070 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,118. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,800 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,300; owner occupancy is 45.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, 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 77072 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 77072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77072.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
79 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 77072, 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
56,526
Population
19.0
Area (sq mi)
2,972
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77072?
35.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
50.3%
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?
$51,070
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$21,118
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77072 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,070 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
20,271housing units
20,271
Total Housing Units
18,278
Occupied Units
1,993
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,300
Median Rent
1979
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2021)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77072 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +8.9% | 139 |
| 2016 | +12.1% | 156 |
| 2018 | – | 204 |
| 2021 | – | 235 |
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 898 business establishments in ZIP 77072, employing approximately 18,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,337,657,000.
898
Businesses
18,771
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 180 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 135 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 79 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 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 77072 vs 77099 →
ZIP 77072 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
- 77083
Houston (77083)
70,837 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77077
Houston (77077)
52,151 residents
- 77082
Houston (77082)
49,900 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77042
Houston (77042)
36,385 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77072 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77079
Houston (77079)
$101,995 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77077
Houston (77077)
$72,871 median income
- 77083
Houston (77083)
$64,418 median income
- 77082
Houston (77082)
$62,455 median income
- 77042
Houston (77042)
$59,097 median income
- 77072
Houston (77072)
$51,070 median income
- 77099
Houston (77099)
$49,396 median income
- 77074
Houston (77074)
$47,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77072 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 2.0 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 3.0 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 3.2 mi |
| 77083 | Houston, TX | 70,837 | 3.9 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 4.2 mi |
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 49,900 | 3.8 mi |
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 52,151 | 3.9 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 3.9 mi |
| 77477 | Stafford, TX | 35,897 | 5.2 mi |
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 31,280 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77072, 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 (56,526 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 77072 in?
ZIP code 77072 (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 77072?
ZIP code 77072 in Houston, TX has a population of 56,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77072?
The median household income in ZIP 77072 is $51,070, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77072?
The median home value in ZIP 77072 is $187,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77072 is African American at 24.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77072?
ZIP code 77072 has 898 business establishments employing approximately 18,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77072 are: Accommodation and food services (180), Retail trade (135), Health care and social assistance (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77072 increased by 12.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 77072?
In ZIP code 77072, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 77072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77072 is 29.4 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 77072?
In ZIP code 77072, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77072 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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