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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77076

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,803
2,734/sq mi
$42,522
Median income
$177,300
Median home value
6.4%
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 area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,734
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77076 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 33,803 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 2,734 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77076 reports a modest median household income of $42,522 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,752. The poverty rate stands at 27.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $177,300 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,137 a month; 53.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 29 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 77076 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 77076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77076.

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 77076, 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

33,803

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

2,734

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77076?

30.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

36.1%

Foreign-Born

White 24.2%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%

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?

$42,522

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$18,752

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77076 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,522 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,239

Total Housing Units

9,319

Occupied Units

920

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$177,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,137

Median Rent

1965

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

-8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77076 have decreased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 222
2021 +12.2% 249
2022 +16.9% 291
2023 +16.2% 339
2024 -8.4% 310

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 460 business establishments in ZIP 77076, employing approximately 6,981 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,550,000.

460

Businesses

6,981

Employees

$315.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 119 25.9%
Health care and social assistance 65 14.1%
Construction 57 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 51 11.1%
Finance and insurance 32 7.0%
Manufacturing 25 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 4.3%
Wholesale trade 15 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.4%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77076 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 77076 ranks #5 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 77076 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 77076 ranks #9 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
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 2.0 mi
77037 Houston, TX 19,819 2.3 mi
77093 Houston, TX 46,929 2.6 mi
77091 Houston, TX 23,472 3.4 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 3.4 mi
77009 Houston, TX 38,094 4.6 mi
77016 Houston, TX 26,989 5.0 mi
77060 Houston, TX 40,830 5.3 mi
77039 Houston, TX 27,562 4.3 mi
77088 Houston, TX 49,660 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77076 in? ▼
ZIP code 77076 (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 77076? ▼
ZIP code 77076 in Houston, TX has a population of 33,803 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77076 is $42,522, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77076 is $177,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77076 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77076? ▼
ZIP code 77076 has 460 business establishments employing approximately 6,981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77076 are: Retail trade (119), Health care and social assistance (65), Construction (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77076 decreased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 77076? ▼
In ZIP code 77076, 36.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 77076? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77076 is 28.6 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 77076? ▼
In ZIP code 77076, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77076 is 27.2% 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.