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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77092

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

33,745
1,713/sq mi
$58,728
Median income
$242,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
1,713
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77092 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 33,745 residents across 19.7 square miles, a density of 1,713 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77092 reports a modest median household income of $58,728 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,909. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $242,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,276 per month, and 40.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 77092 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77092.

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 77092, 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

33,745

Population

19.7

Area (sq mi)

1,713

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77092?

33.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

33.8%

Foreign-Born

White 40.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%

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?

$58,728

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$34,909

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77092 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,728 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,456

Total Housing Units

14,801

Occupied Units

1,655

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.6%
Renter 59.4%

$242,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,276

Median Rent

1976

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

389

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+289%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77092 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 292
2021 +6.8% 311
2022 +13.2% 353
2023 +4.1% 367
2024 +5.9% 389

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 1,405 business establishments in ZIP 77092, employing approximately 28,805 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,597,312,000.

1,405

Businesses

28,805

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 170 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 168 12.0%
Wholesale trade 149 10.6%
Retail trade 142 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 100 7.1%
Manufacturing 99 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 95 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 93 6.6%
Finance and insurance 86 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 49 3.5%
Information 34 2.4%
Educational services 14 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.6%

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 77092 vs 77055 →

ZIP 77092 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 77092 ranks #6 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 77092 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 77092 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
77055 Houston, TX 41,989 2.5 mi
77018 Houston, TX 25,563 2.9 mi
77091 Houston, TX 23,472 2.6 mi
77080 Houston, TX 45,275 3.2 mi
77088 Houston, TX 49,660 3.8 mi
77056 Houston, TX 18,673 5.6 mi
77008 Houston, TX 30,482 4.0 mi
77024 Houston, TX 34,775 4.7 mi
77022 Houston, TX 29,557 5.8 mi
77040 Houston, TX 45,081 4.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77092 in? ▼
ZIP code 77092 (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 77092? ▼
ZIP code 77092 in Houston, TX has a population of 33,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77092 is $58,728, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77092 is $242,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77092 is White at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77092? ▼
ZIP code 77092 has 1,405 business establishments employing approximately 28,805 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77092 are: Construction (170), Professional, scientific, and technical services (168), Wholesale trade (149). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77092 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. 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 77092? ▼
In ZIP code 77092, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 77092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77092 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77092? ▼
In ZIP code 77092, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77092 is 21.3% 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.