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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77087

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

36,399
2,113/sq mi
$52,847
Median income
$177,900
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,113
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77087 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 36,399 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 2,113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77087 reports a modest median household income of $52,847 (30% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,937. Poverty here runs at 22.0%, with unemployment measured at 10.5%. Housing costs here run $177,900 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,082 a month; 52.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77087 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77087.

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 77087, 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

36,399

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

2,113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77087?

36.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

35.3%

Foreign-Born

White 20.2%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%

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?

$52,847

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,937

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77087 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,847 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 40.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,421

Total Housing Units

11,265

Occupied Units

1,156

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$177,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,082

Median Rent

1964

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

-4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77087 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.2% 234
2021 +15.3% 270
2022 +26.6% 341
2023 +0.3% 342
2024 -4.0% 328

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 663 business establishments in ZIP 77087, employing approximately 9,468 people with a combined annual payroll of $474,773,000.

663

Businesses

9,468

Employees

$474.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 112 16.9%
Manufacturing 77 11.6%
Wholesale trade 74 11.2%
Construction 72 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 61 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 61 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 60 9.1%
Finance and insurance 40 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.9%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Information 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 77087 vs 77023 →

ZIP 77087 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 77087 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 77087 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 77087 ranks #3 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
77023 Houston, TX 28,998 2.6 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 2.5 mi
77033 Houston, TX 27,965 2.4 mi
77017 Houston, TX 32,561 3.1 mi
77012 Houston, TX 20,719 2.9 mi
77011 Houston, TX 19,547 4.0 mi
77021 Houston, TX 26,042 3.3 mi
77048 Houston, TX 15,294 4.8 mi
77020 Houston, TX 25,464 6.0 mi
77004 Houston, TX 32,692 4.5 mi

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77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
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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 77087 in? ▼
ZIP code 77087 (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 77087? ▼
ZIP code 77087 in Houston, TX has a population of 36,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77087 is $52,847, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77087 is $177,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77087 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77087? ▼
ZIP code 77087 has 663 business establishments employing approximately 9,468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77087 are: Retail trade (112), Manufacturing (77), Wholesale trade (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77087 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 77087? ▼
In ZIP code 77087, 40.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 77087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77087 is 27.8 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 77087? ▼
In ZIP code 77087, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77087 is 22.0% 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.