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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77094

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

8,498
289/sq mi
$139,932
Median income
$477,500
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
289
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77094 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77094 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 8,498 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77094 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,932 (85% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $77,175. Local economic indicators show a 6.8% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $477,500 for a typical home value (93% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,753 a month; 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77094 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77094

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77094.

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 77094, 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

8,498

Population

29.4

Area (sq mi)

289

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77094?

46.7

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

32.3%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 17.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$139,932

Median Household Income

+85% vs state

$77,175

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77094 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,932 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,471

Total Housing Units

4,390

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$477,500

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,753

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2021)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77094 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 – 197
2020 – 191
2021 +4.4% 200

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 413 business establishments in ZIP 77094, employing approximately 14,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,246,942,000.

413

Businesses

14,374

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 23.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.7%
Retail trade 40 9.7%
Finance and insurance 30 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 29 7.0%
Construction 24 5.8%
Wholesale trade 22 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.6%
Information 9 2.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.7%

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 77094 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 77094 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 77094 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 77094 ranks the highest 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
77077 Houston, TX 52,151 3.9 mi
77082 Houston, TX 49,900 3.4 mi
77450 Katy, TX 71,889 3.8 mi
77084 Houston, TX 95,137 4.5 mi
77079 Houston, TX 31,280 4.5 mi
77083 Houston, TX 70,837 5.1 mi
77407 Richmond, TX 28,595 6.3 mi
77449 Katy, TX 94,382 6.2 mi
77042 Houston, TX 36,385 7.2 mi
77498 Sugar Land, TX 49,906 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77094 in? ▼
ZIP code 77094 (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 77094? ▼
ZIP code 77094 in Houston, TX has a population of 8,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77094? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77094 is $139,932, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77094? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77094 is $477,500, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77094? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77094 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77094? ▼
ZIP code 77094 has 413 business establishments employing approximately 14,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77094? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77094 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77094? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77094 increased by 4.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 77094? ▼
In ZIP code 77094, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 77094? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77094 is 32.7 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 77094? ▼
In ZIP code 77094, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77094? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77094 is 6.8% 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.