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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77091

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

23,472
1,262/sq mi
$35,432
Median income
$247,500
Median home value
20.1%
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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,262
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77091 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77091 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 23,472 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 1,262 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77091 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,432 (53% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,556. Poverty here runs at 39.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. Median home value sits at $247,500 (0% below the state average), median rent at $1,064 a month, and owner-occupancy at 35.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77091 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 77091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77091.

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 77091, 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

23,472

Population

18.6

Area (sq mi)

1,262

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77091?

33.9

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

27.4%

Foreign-Born

White 19.6%
African American 44.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%

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?

$35,432

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$24,556

Per Capita Income

39.6%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77091 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,432 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,563

Total Housing Units

11,210

Occupied Units

1,353

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$247,500

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,064

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

-9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

356

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+256%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77091 have decreased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 253
2021 +15.4% 293
2022 +21.3% 355
2023 +10.4% 392
2024 -9.2% 356

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 397 business establishments in ZIP 77091, employing approximately 4,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,445,000.

397

Businesses

4,818

Employees

$272.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 45 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.1%
Construction 38 9.6%
Manufacturing 34 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.3%
Wholesale trade 30 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.5%
Finance and insurance 18 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.0%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Information 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 77091 vs 77088 →

ZIP 77091 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 77091 ranks #0 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 77091 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 77091 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
77088 Houston, TX 49,660 2.1 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 2.1 mi
77092 Houston, TX 33,745 2.6 mi
77076 Houston, TX 33,803 3.4 mi
77038 Houston, TX 26,713 4.5 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 4.1 mi
77037 Houston, TX 19,819 3.8 mi
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 4.1 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 6.8 mi
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 4.9 mi

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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77091 in? ▼
ZIP code 77091 (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 77091? ▼
ZIP code 77091 in Houston, TX has a population of 23,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77091? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77091 is $35,432, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77091? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77091 is $247,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77091? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77091 is African American at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77091? ▼
ZIP code 77091 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77091? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77091 are: Retail trade (84), Health care and social assistance (45), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77091? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77091 decreased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 77091? ▼
In ZIP code 77091, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 77091? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77091 is 28.5 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 77091? ▼
In ZIP code 77091, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77091? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77091 is 39.6% 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.