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 High-density area
- $62,134
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77080 (Houston, TX) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 360.3 in 2023 to 399.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,922. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $345,000 (39% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 49.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,303.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77080 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 77080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77080.
- Construction
Construction
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77080?
33.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
40.4%
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?
$62,134
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
17,731housing units
17,731
Total Housing Units
16,015
Occupied Units
1,716
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,000
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77080
Houston (77080)
45,275 residents
- 77040
Houston (77040)
45,081 residents
- 77055
Houston (77055)
41,989 residents
- 77057
Houston (77057)
39,208 residents
- 77041
Houston (77041)
37,146 residents
- 77042
Houston (77042)
36,385 residents
- 77024
Houston (77024)
34,775 residents
- 77063
Houston (77063)
34,299 residents
- 77092
Houston (77092)
33,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77080 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77080 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77024
Houston (77024)
$136,149 median income
- 77018
Houston (77018)
$127,017 median income
- 77043
Houston (77043)
$79,359 median income
- 77041
Houston (77041)
$77,083 median income
- 77055
Houston (77055)
$74,369 median income
- 77057
Houston (77057)
$66,971 median income
- 77040
Houston (77040)
$65,028 median income
- 77080
Houston (77080)
$62,134 median income
- 77063
Houston (77063)
$59,113 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77080, 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 (45,275 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 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.
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