Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77082
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,900
- 1,541/sq mi High-density area
- $62,455
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.7%
- 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 low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,541
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77082 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77082 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 49,900 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 1,541 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77082 reports a modest median household income of $62,455 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,801. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $243,300 (2% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,416; 36.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77082 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 77082
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77082.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 64
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 58
Real estate and rental and leasing
58 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 77082, 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
49,900
Population
32.4
Area (sq mi)
1,541
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77082?
34.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
39.1%
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?
$62,455
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,801
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77082 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,455 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
25,564housing units
25,564
Total Housing Units
23,141
Occupied Units
2,423
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,300
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,416
Median Rent
1993
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
+26.8%
YoY Change (2021)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77082 have increased 26.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | – | 144 |
| 2019 | – | 187 |
| 2020 | -0.1% | 186 |
| 2021 | +26.8% | 236 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 815 business establishments in ZIP 77082, employing approximately 14,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $795,061,000.
815
Businesses
14,405
Employees
$795.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 114 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 46 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.4% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| 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
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ZIP 77082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77450
Katy (77450)
71,889 residents
- 77083
Houston (77083)
70,837 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77077
Houston (77077)
52,151 residents
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
49,906 residents
- 77082
Houston (77082)
49,900 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77042
Houston (77042)
36,385 residents
- 77079
Houston (77079)
31,280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77082 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77094
Houston (77094)
$139,932 median income
- 77450
Katy (77450)
$106,402 median income
- 77079
Houston (77079)
$101,995 median income
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
$100,950 median income
- 77407
Richmond (77407)
$98,913 median income
- 77077
Houston (77077)
$72,871 median income
- 77083
Houston (77083)
$64,418 median income
- 77082
Houston (77082)
$62,455 median income
- 77042
Houston (77042)
$59,097 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77082 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77083 | Houston, TX | 70,837 | 2.1 mi |
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 52,151 | 2.4 mi |
| 77094 | Houston, TX | 8,498 | 3.4 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 3.8 mi |
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 31,280 | 4.3 mi |
| 77498 | Sugar Land, TX | 49,906 | 5.6 mi |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 36,385 | 5.0 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 5.0 mi |
| 77407 | Richmond, TX | 28,595 | 5.3 mi |
| 77450 | Katy, TX | 71,889 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77082, 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 (49,900 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 77082 in?
ZIP code 77082 (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 77082?
ZIP code 77082 in Houston, TX has a population of 49,900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77082?
The median household income in ZIP 77082 is $62,455, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77082?
The median home value in ZIP 77082 is $243,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77082 is African American at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77082?
ZIP code 77082 has 815 business establishments employing approximately 14,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77082 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Retail trade (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77082?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77082 increased by 26.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 77082?
In ZIP code 77082, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 77082?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77082 is 29.2 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 77082?
In ZIP code 77082, approximately 36.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77082 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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