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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
$62,455
Median income
$243,300
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,801. Poverty here runs at 16.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $243,300 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,416 per month, and 36.4% of occupied units 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. To put 77082 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77082?

34.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

39.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.5%
African American 40.3%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%

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

$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

$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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

25,564

Total Housing Units

23,141

Occupied Units

2,423

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.4%
Renter 63.6%

$243,300

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77082 ranks #6 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 77082 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 77082 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.