ZIP Code 77088
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 49,660
- Median income
- $54,411
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.3%
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi
1,714/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77088 in Houston, Texas has a population of 49,660. The median household income is $54,411, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $200,000, 28% below the US average. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.0 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 49,660 residents, producing a population density of 1,714 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 77088 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77088 sits at $54,411 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,498. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,237 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77088 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 77088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77088.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 27
Accommodation and food services
27 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 77088, 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
49,660
Population
29.0
Area (sq mi)
1,714
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77088?
32.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
24.0%
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?
$54,411
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$23,498
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 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?
18,884
Total Housing Units
17,955
Occupied Units
929
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$1,237
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77088 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 205 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 241 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 294 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 303 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 319 |
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 305 business establishments in ZIP 77088, employing approximately 2,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,961,000.
305
Businesses
2,475
Employees
$96.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 30 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 77088 vs 77091 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77091 | Houston, TX | 23,472 | 2.1 mi |
| 77038 | Houston, TX | 26,713 | 2.6 mi |
| 77037 | Houston, TX | 19,819 | 3.6 mi |
| 77092 | Houston, TX | 33,745 | 3.8 mi |
| 77086 | Houston, TX | 28,009 | 3.4 mi |
| 77067 | Houston, TX | 30,559 | 4.9 mi |
| 77040 | Houston, TX | 45,081 | 4.5 mi |
| 77018 | Houston, TX | 25,563 | 4.1 mi |
| 77076 | Houston, TX | 33,803 | 4.5 mi |
| 77014 | Houston, TX | 28,684 | 6.8 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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