ZIP Code 77096
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 32,628
- Median income
- $82,852
- Median home value
- $432,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.3%
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi
2,099/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
Chicago
ZIP code 77096 in Houston, Texas has a population of 32,628. The median household income is $82,852, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $432,600, 56% above the US average. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.5 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 32,628 residents, producing a population density of 2,099 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 77096 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77096 sits at $82,852 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,078. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $432,600 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,278 per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77096 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 77096
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77096.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 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 77096, 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
32,628
Population
15.5
Area (sq mi)
2,099
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77096?
36.4
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
22.8%
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?
$82,852
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$53,078
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
15,778
Total Housing Units
14,313
Occupied Units
1,465
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,600
Median Home Value
+75% vs state
$1,278
Median Rent
1970
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
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77096 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 223 |
| 2021 | -1.1% | 221 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 238 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 261 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 253 |
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 656 business establishments in ZIP 77096, employing approximately 8,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,617,000.
656
Businesses
8,532
Employees
$272.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 114 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 31 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 17 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 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 77096 vs 77035 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77035 | Houston, TX | 35,896 | 1.5 mi |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 2.6 mi |
| 77401 | Bellaire, TX | 17,491 | 2.3 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 2.4 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 3.5 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 2.8 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 2.9 mi |
| 77057 | Houston, TX | 39,208 | 4.9 mi |
| 77054 | Houston, TX | 22,290 | 4.5 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 3.9 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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