ZIP Code 77087
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 36,399
- Median income
- $52,847
- Median home value
- $177,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.2%
- Land area
- 17.2 sq mi
2,113/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77087 in Houston, Texas has a population of 36,399. The median household income is $52,847, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $177,900, 36% below the US average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 36,399 residents, producing a population density of 2,113 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 77087 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77087 sits at $52,847 (30% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,937. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $177,900 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 52.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77087 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 77087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77087.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
77 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
36,399
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
2,113
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77087?
36.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
35.3%
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?
$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
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?
12,421
Total Housing Units
11,265
Occupied Units
1,156
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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