Houston, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77093
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,929
- 1,507/sq mi High-density area
- $46,766
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,507
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77093 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77093 (Houston, TX) fell -7.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77093 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 46,929 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 1,507 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77093 reports a modest median household income of $46,766 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,812. The poverty rate is 29.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,800 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,131; owner occupancy is 56.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77093 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77093
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77093.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 45
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Manufacturing 42
Manufacturing
42 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77093, 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
46,929
Population
31.1
Area (sq mi)
1,507
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77093?
32.2
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
34.9%
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?
$46,766
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$18,812
Per Capita Income
29.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77093 ranks nationally
Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$46,766 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,702housing units
14,702
Total Housing Units
13,522
Occupied Units
1,180
Vacant Units
3.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 511 business establishments in ZIP 77093, employing approximately 8,075 people with a combined annual payroll of $410,254,000.
511
Businesses
8,075
Employees
$410.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 120 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 69 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 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 77093 vs 77016 →
ZIP 77093 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77093
Houston (77093)
46,929 residents
- 77009
Houston (77009)
38,094 residents
- 77076
Houston (77076)
33,803 residents
- 77022
Houston (77022)
29,557 residents
- 77039
Houston (77039)
27,562 residents
- 77016
Houston (77016)
26,989 residents
- 77026
Houston (77026)
23,940 residents
- 77037
Houston (77037)
19,819 residents
- 77028 16,808
Houston (77028)
16,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77093 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77093 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77009
Houston (77009)
$83,148 median income
- 77037
Houston (77037)
$58,750 median income
- 77022
Houston (77022)
$52,739 median income
- 77016
Houston (77016)
$47,677 median income
- 77039
Houston (77039)
$47,119 median income
- 77093
Houston (77093)
$46,766 median income
- 77032
Houston (77032)
$43,725 median income
- 77076
Houston (77076)
$42,522 median income
- 77026
Houston (77026)
$39,211 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77093 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77016 | Houston, TX | 26,989 | 2.5 mi |
| 77076 | Houston, TX | 33,803 | 2.6 mi |
| 77039 | Houston, TX | 27,562 | 3.2 mi |
| 77022 | Houston, TX | 29,557 | 3.1 mi |
| 77026 | Houston, TX | 23,940 | 4.4 mi |
| 77037 | Houston, TX | 19,819 | 3.8 mi |
| 77028 | Houston, TX | 16,808 | 4.2 mi |
| 77009 | Houston, TX | 38,094 | 4.9 mi |
| 77078 | Houston, TX | 14,777 | 5.4 mi |
| 77032 | Houston, TX | 12,757 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77093, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (46,929 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77093 in?
ZIP code 77093 (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 77093?
ZIP code 77093 in Houston, TX has a population of 46,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77093?
The median household income in ZIP 77093 is $46,766, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77093?
The median home value in ZIP 77093 is $142,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77093?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77093 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77093?
ZIP code 77093 has 511 business establishments employing approximately 8,075 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77093?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77093 are: Retail trade (120), Construction (69), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77093?
In ZIP code 77093, 35.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 77093?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77093 is 32.2 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 77093?
In ZIP code 77093, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77093?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77093 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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