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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77088

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

49,660
1,714/sq mi
$54,411
Median income
$200,000
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,714
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77088 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77088 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 49,660 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,714 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77088 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $200,000 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,237 monthly, and 61.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 30 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 77088 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 77088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77088.

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 77088, 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

49,660

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

1,714

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77088?

32.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 15.1%
African American 40.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%

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

How ZIP 77088 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,411 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

Owner 61.9%
Renter 38.1%

$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 77088 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 77088 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 77088 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 77088 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
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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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 77088 in? ▼
ZIP code 77088 (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 77088? ▼
ZIP code 77088 in Houston, TX has a population of 49,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77088? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77088 is $54,411, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77088? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77088 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77088? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77088 is African American at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77088? ▼
ZIP code 77088 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 2,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77088? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77088 are: Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77088? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77088 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 77088? ▼
In ZIP code 77088, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 77088? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77088 is 30.1 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 77088? ▼
In ZIP code 77088, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77088? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77088 is 22.7% 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.