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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77089

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

48,685
1,422/sq mi
$88,140
Median income
$250,900
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,422
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77089 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 48,685 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 1,422 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77089 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,140 (17% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,810. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $250,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,475 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77089, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77089.

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 77089, 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

48,685

Population

34.2

Area (sq mi)

1,422

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77089?

34.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 27.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 17.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%

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?

$88,140

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$36,810

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77089 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,140 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

20,521

Total Housing Units

19,055

Occupied Units

1,466

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$250,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,475

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77089 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 216
2021 +11.4% 240
2022 +12.1% 269
2023 +9.1% 294
2024 +4.4% 306

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 613 business establishments in ZIP 77089, employing approximately 7,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,487,000.

613

Businesses

7,127

Employees

$312.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 134 21.9%
Retail trade 96 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 84 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.0%
Construction 51 8.3%
Finance and insurance 28 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.3%
Educational services 11 1.8%
Wholesale trade 10 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%
Information 3 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 77089 vs 77034 →

ZIP 77089 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 77089 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 77089 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 77089 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
77034 Houston, TX 33,678 2.9 mi
77075 Houston, TX 37,388 3.5 mi
77581 Pearland, TX 42,383 3.6 mi
77587 South Houston, TX 16,568 5.1 mi
77504 Pasadena, TX 24,529 4.7 mi
77546 Friendswood, TX 47,636 5.3 mi
77062 Houston, TX 25,152 5.7 mi
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 6.6 mi
77059 Houston, TX 16,949 6.2 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 5.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77089 in? ▼
ZIP code 77089 (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 77089? ▼
ZIP code 77089 in Houston, TX has a population of 48,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77089 is $88,140, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77089 is $250,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77089 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77089? ▼
ZIP code 77089 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 7,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77089 are: Health care and social assistance (134), Retail trade (96), Accommodation and food services (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77089? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77089 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 77089? ▼
In ZIP code 77089, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 77089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77089 is 28.4 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 77089? ▼
In ZIP code 77089, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77089 is 13.2% 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.