ZIP Code 77079
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 31,280
- Median income
- $101,995
- Median home value
- $679,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.2%
- Land area
- 19.1 sq mi
1,636/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 144% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77079 in Houston, Texas has a population of 31,280. The median household income is $101,995, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $679,900, 144% above the US average. 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.1 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 31,280 residents, producing a population density of 1,636 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 77079 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77079 sits at $101,995 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $69,878. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $679,900 (175% above the state average) with median rent at $1,615 per month, and 48.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77079 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 77079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77079.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
422 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
230 establishments
- Finance and insurance 157
Finance and insurance
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 138
Accommodation and food services
138 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 136
Real estate and rental and leasing
136 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 77079, 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
31,280
Population
19.1
Area (sq mi)
1,636
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77079?
34.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
25.4%
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?
$101,995
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$69,878
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
16,800
Total Housing Units
15,423
Occupied Units
1,377
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$679,900
Median Home Value
+175% vs state
$1,615
Median Rent
1980
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77079 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 242 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 256 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 273 |
| 2023 | +18.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 328 |
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 1,797 business establishments in ZIP 77079, employing approximately 47,984 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,907,947,000.
1,797
Businesses
47,984
Employees
$6.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 422 | 23.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 230 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 157 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 136 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 120 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 98 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 76 | 4.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 38 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 33 | 1.8% |
| Information | 26 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 10 | 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 77079 vs 77077 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 52,151 | 1.9 mi |
| 77043 | Houston, TX | 23,358 | 2.8 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 3.6 mi |
| 77094 | Houston, TX | 8,498 | 4.5 mi |
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 49,900 | 4.3 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 5.4 mi |
| 77024 | Houston, TX | 34,775 | 5.6 mi |
| 77084 | Houston, TX | 95,137 | 4.9 mi |
| 77041 | Houston, TX | 37,146 | 6.0 mi |
| 77080 | Houston, TX | 45,275 | 5.6 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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