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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77084

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

95,137
1,198/sq mi
$80,575
Median income
$248,300
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,198
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77084 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77084 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.4 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 95,137 residents, producing a population density of 1,198 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77084 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77084 sits at $80,575 (7% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,958. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $248,300 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,581 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77084 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77084 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77084.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77084, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

95,137

Population

79.4

Area (sq mi)

1,198

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77084?

34.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

33.2%

Foreign-Born

White 29.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%

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?

$80,575

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$32,958

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77084 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,575 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

39,226

Total Housing Units

36,886

Occupied Units

2,340

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$248,300

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,581

Median Rent

1996

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

+30.1%

YoY Change (2023)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77084 have increased 30.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.7% 169
2020 +9.7% 185
2021 +0.3% 185
2022 +14.0% 211
2023 +30.1% 275

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,829 business establishments in ZIP 77084, employing approximately 25,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,688,166,000.

1,829

Businesses

25,157

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 275 15.0%
Retail trade 218 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 187 10.2%
Construction 169 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 166 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 159 8.7%
Finance and insurance 125 6.8%
Wholesale trade 121 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 117 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 63 3.4%
Manufacturing 53 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 21 1.1%
Educational services 21 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.8%
Information 11 0.6%
Utilities 5 0.3%

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 77084 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 77084 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 77084 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 77084 ranks #5 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
77094 Houston, TX 8,498 4.5 mi
77449 Katy, TX 94,382 4.6 mi
77095 Houston, TX 66,502 5.7 mi
77043 Houston, TX 23,358 5.0 mi
77079 Houston, TX 31,280 4.9 mi
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 5.4 mi
77077 Houston, TX 52,151 6.0 mi
77082 Houston, TX 49,900 7.2 mi
77083 Houston, TX 70,837 9.2 mi
77080 Houston, TX 45,275 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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
77379 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 70,544

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77084 in? ▼
ZIP code 77084 (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 77084? ▼
ZIP code 77084 in Houston, TX has a population of 95,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77084? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77084 is $80,575, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77084? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77084 is $248,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77084? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77084 is White at 29.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77084? ▼
ZIP code 77084 has 1,829 business establishments employing approximately 25,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77084? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77084 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (275), Retail trade (218), Health care and social assistance (187). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77084? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77084 increased by 30.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 77084? ▼
In ZIP code 77084, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 77084? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77084 is 31.5 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 77084? ▼
In ZIP code 77084, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77084? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77084 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houston, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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