ZIP Code 77077
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 52,151
- Median income
- $72,871
- Median home value
- $379,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.8%
- Land area
- 22.7 sq mi
2,302/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
Chicago
ZIP code 77077 in Houston, Texas has a population of 52,151. The median household income is $72,871, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $379,700, 37% above the US average. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77077 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.7 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 52,151 residents, producing a population density of 2,302 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 77077 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77077 sits at $72,871 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,913. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $379,700 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,430 per month, and 37.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77077 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, 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 77077 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 77077
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77077.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
290 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
193 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
174 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
131 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 77077, 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
52,151
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
2,302
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77077?
35.8
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
30.6%
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?
$72,871
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$52,913
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 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?
33,004
Total Housing Units
27,830
Occupied Units
5,174
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,700
Median Home Value
+53% vs state
$1,430
Median Rent
1990
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77077 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 198 |
| 2020 | -4.0% | 190 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 219 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 240 |
| 2024 | — | 279 |
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 1,447 business establishments in ZIP 77077, employing approximately 24,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,349,144,000.
1,447
Businesses
24,801
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 290 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 193 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 174 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 144 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 131 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 48 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.1% |
| Information | 21 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.3% |
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 77077 vs 77079 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 31,280 | 1.9 mi |
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 49,900 | 2.4 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 3.3 mi |
| 77094 | Houston, TX | 8,498 | 3.9 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 3.9 mi |
| 77083 | Houston, TX | 70,837 | 4.4 mi |
| 77043 | Houston, TX | 23,358 | 4.7 mi |
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 34,299 | 5.7 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 5.8 mi |
| 77084 | Houston, TX | 95,137 | 6.0 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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