ZIP Code 77090
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 32,930
- Median income
- $50,903
- Median home value
- $251,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 21.3 sq mi
1,547/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77090 in Houston, Texas has a population of 32,930. The median household income is $50,903, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $251,600, 10% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.3 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 32,930 residents, producing a population density of 1,547 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 77090 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77090 sits at $50,903 (33% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,236. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $251,600 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,255 per month, and 29.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77090.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 61
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 45
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 77090, 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
32,930
Population
21.3
Area (sq mi)
1,547
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77090?
30.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
17.3%
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?
$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
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?
18,553
Total Housing Units
15,915
Occupied Units
2,638
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77090 vs 77068 →
| 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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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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