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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
$51,070
Median income
$187,800
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,118. Poverty here runs at 23.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $187,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,300 per month, and 45.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77072 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77072.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77072?

35.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

50.3%

Foreign-Born

White 12.3%
African American 24.6%
Asian 20.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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

$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

$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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,271

Total Housing Units

18,278

Occupied Units

1,993

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.2%
Renter 54.8%

$187,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77072 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 77072 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 77072 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
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

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 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.

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