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ZIP Code 77090

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

32,930
1,547/sq mi
$50,903
Median income
$251,600
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,547
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77090 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 32,930 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 1,547 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77090 reports a modest median household income of $50,903 (33% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,236. Local economic indicators show a 23.1% poverty rate alongside 8.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $251,600 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,255 a month, and owner-occupancy at 29.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, 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 77090 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77090.

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 77090, 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

32,930

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

1,547

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77090?

30.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 18.3%
African American 49.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%

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?

$50,903

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$31,236

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77090 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,903 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,553

Total Housing Units

15,915

Occupied Units

2,638

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.3%
Renter 70.7%

$251,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,255

Median Rent

1985

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

+12.7%

YoY Change (2021)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77090 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 – 166
2020 -0.2% 166
2021 +12.7% 187

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 852 business establishments in ZIP 77090, employing approximately 15,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $940,557,000.

852

Businesses

15,891

Employees

$940.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 191 22.4%
Retail trade 158 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 114 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 45 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 5.2%
Wholesale trade 42 4.9%
Construction 38 4.5%
Finance and insurance 37 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.4%
Manufacturing 24 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.5%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Information 7 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77090 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 77090 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77090 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 77090 ranks #null 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
77068 Houston, TX 10,064 2.6 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 2.3 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 2.7 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 3.9 mi
77388 Spring, TX 40,384 3.8 mi
77038 Houston, TX 26,713 6.2 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 5.1 mi
77066 Houston, TX 31,366 5.0 mi
77373 Spring, TX 54,609 5.1 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 5.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77090 in? ▼
ZIP code 77090 (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 77090? ▼
ZIP code 77090 in Houston, TX has a population of 32,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77090 is $50,903, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77090 is $251,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77090 is African American at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77090? ▼
ZIP code 77090 has 852 business establishments employing approximately 15,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77090 are: Health care and social assistance (191), Retail trade (158), Accommodation and food services (114). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77090 increased by 12.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 77090? ▼
In ZIP code 77090, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 77090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77090 is 27.7 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 77090? ▼
In ZIP code 77090, approximately 29.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77090 is 23.1% 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.