Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77078
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,777
- 532/sq mi High-density area
- $39,093
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 532
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77078 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 14,777 residents across 27.8 square miles, a density of 532 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77078 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,093 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,322. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,100 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,297; owner occupancy is 56.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77078 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 77078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77078.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 77078, 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
14,777
Population
27.8
Area (sq mi)
532
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77078?
34.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
23.7%
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?
$39,093
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$22,322
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77078 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Houston, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,093 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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
5,595housing units
5,595
Total Housing Units
5,057
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,297
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 77078, employing approximately 2,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,543,000.
98
Businesses
2,572
Employees
$155.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 15.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.1% |
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 77078 vs 77016 →
ZIP 77078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77093
Houston (77093)
46,929 residents
- 77396
Humble (77396)
43,317 residents
- 77044
Houston (77044)
30,949 residents
- 77049
Houston (77049)
28,521 residents
- 77016
Houston (77016)
26,989 residents
- 77029 17,814
Houston (77029)
17,814 residents
- 77013 17,602
Houston (77013)
17,602 residents
- 77028 16,808
Houston (77028)
16,808 residents
- 77078 14,777
Houston (77078)
14,777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77078 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77044
Houston (77044)
$95,000 median income
- 77396
Humble (77396)
$78,169 median income
- 77049
Houston (77049)
$62,971 median income
- 77547
Galena Park (77547)
$50,991 median income
- 77029
Houston (77029)
$48,279 median income
- 77016
Houston (77016)
$47,677 median income
- 77013
Houston (77013)
$47,060 median income
- 77093
Houston (77093)
$46,766 median income
- 77078
Houston (77078)
$39,093 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77078 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77016 | Houston, TX | 26,989 | 3.0 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 2.9 mi |
| 77050 | Houston, TX | 4,611 | 3.6 mi |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 17,602 | 4.1 mi |
| 77093 | Houston, TX | 46,929 | 5.4 mi |
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 17,814 | 6.3 mi |
| 77396 | Humble, TX | 43,317 | 6.6 mi |
| 77044 | Houston, TX | 30,949 | 5.4 mi |
| 77049 | Houston, TX | 28,521 | 6.4 mi |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 9,735 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77078, 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 (14,777 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 77078 in?
ZIP code 77078 (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 77078?
ZIP code 77078 in Houston, TX has a population of 14,777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77078?
The median household income in ZIP 77078 is $39,093, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77078?
The median home value in ZIP 77078 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77078 is African American at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77078?
ZIP code 77078 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 2,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77078 are: Transportation and warehousing (21), Retail trade (15), Wholesale trade (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77078?
In ZIP code 77078, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 77078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77078 is 33.0 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 77078?
In ZIP code 77078, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77078 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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