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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77080

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

45,275
2,739/sq mi
$62,134
Median income
$345,000
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
2,739
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77080 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 45,275 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 2,739 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77080 reports a modest median household income of $62,134 (18% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,922. Poverty here runs at 25.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $345,000 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,303 monthly, and 49.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77080 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 77080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77080.

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 77080, 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

45,275

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

2,739

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77080?

33.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 26.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%

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?

$62,134

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$33,922

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77080 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,134 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

17,731

Total Housing Units

16,015

Occupied Units

1,716

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.2%
Renter 50.8%

$345,000

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,303

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

400

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+300%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77080 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 279
2021 +11.9% 313
2022 +9.2% 341
2023 +5.6% 360
2024 +10.9% 400

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 778 business establishments in ZIP 77080, employing approximately 8,890 people with a combined annual payroll of $441,860,000.

778

Businesses

8,890

Employees

$441.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 123 15.8%
Retail trade 84 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 80 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 70 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 66 8.5%
Wholesale trade 54 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 5.9%
Finance and insurance 37 4.8%
Manufacturing 36 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.5%
Information 9 1.2%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 77080 vs 77055 →

ZIP 77080 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 77080 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77080 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 77080 ranks #8 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
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 2.3 mi
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 3.2 mi
77043 Houston, TX 23,358 3.4 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 4.0 mi
77092 Houston, TX 33,745 3.2 mi
77063 Houston, TX 34,299 5.6 mi
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 4.6 mi
77057 Houston, TX 39,208 5.3 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 5.9 mi
77042 Houston, TX 36,385 5.6 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
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Pop: 71,969
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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 77080 in? ▼
ZIP code 77080 (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 77080? ▼
ZIP code 77080 in Houston, TX has a population of 45,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77080 is $62,134, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77080 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77080 is White at 26.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77080? ▼
ZIP code 77080 has 778 business establishments employing approximately 8,890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77080 are: Construction (123), Retail trade (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (82). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77080 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. 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 77080? ▼
In ZIP code 77080, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 77080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77080 is 26.2 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 77080? ▼
In ZIP code 77080, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77080 is 25.6% 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.