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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77079

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

31,280
1,636/sq mi
$101,995
Median income
$679,900
Median home value
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,636
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77079 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 31,280 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 1,636 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77079 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,995 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $69,878. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Housing costs here run $679,900 for a typical home value (175% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,615 a month; 48.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 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 77079 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 77079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77079.

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 77079, 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

31,280

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

1,636

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77079?

34.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 16.2%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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

How ZIP 77079 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,995 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.2%

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

Owner 48.3%
Renter 51.7%

$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

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ZIP 77079 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 77079 ranks #9 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 77079 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 77079 ranks #3 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
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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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77079 in? ▼
ZIP code 77079 (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 77079? ▼
ZIP code 77079 in Houston, TX has a population of 31,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77079 is $101,995, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77079 is $679,900, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77079 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77079? ▼
ZIP code 77079 has 1,797 business establishments employing approximately 47,984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77079? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77079 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (422), Health care and social assistance (230), Finance and insurance (157). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77079? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77079 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 77079? ▼
In ZIP code 77079, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.2% 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 77079? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77079 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77079? ▼
In ZIP code 77079, approximately 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77079 is 11.5% 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.