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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77099

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

47,091
2,925/sq mi
$49,396
Median income
$198,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,925
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77099 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77099 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 47,091 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 2,925 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77099 reports a modest median household income of $49,396 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,852. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $198,900 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,265 per month, and 37.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77099, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the 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 77099

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77099.

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 77099, 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

47,091

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

2,925

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77099?

33.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

45.9%

Foreign-Born

White 15.6%
African American 32.5%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%

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?

$49,396

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$23,852

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77099 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,396 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

17,841

Total Housing Units

16,393

Occupied Units

1,448

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.4%
Renter 62.6%

$198,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1983

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2020)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77099 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2020). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 +7.9% 135
2016 +15.4% 155
2018 – 168
2020 – 209

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 2020. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 765 business establishments in ZIP 77099, employing approximately 16,924 people with a combined annual payroll of $858,758,000.

765

Businesses

16,924

Employees

$858.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 128 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 90 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 79 10.3%
Wholesale trade 70 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 55 7.2%
Construction 54 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.8%
Manufacturing 42 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.4%
Finance and insurance 39 5.1%
Information 20 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.2%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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 77099 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 77099 ranks #5 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 77099 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 77099 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
77072 Houston, TX 56,526 2.0 mi
77031 Houston, TX 15,762 2.6 mi
77477 Stafford, TX 35,897 3.3 mi
77478 Sugar Land, TX 24,739 3.8 mi
77036 Houston, TX 71,969 3.6 mi
77071 Houston, TX 25,671 4.1 mi
77074 Houston, TX 37,267 4.3 mi
77083 Houston, TX 70,837 4.1 mi
77498 Sugar Land, TX 49,906 4.5 mi
77042 Houston, TX 36,385 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77099 in? ▼
ZIP code 77099 (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 77099? ▼
ZIP code 77099 in Houston, TX has a population of 47,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77099? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77099 is $49,396, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77099? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77099 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77099? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77099 is African American at 32.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77099? ▼
ZIP code 77099 has 765 business establishments employing approximately 16,924 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77099? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77099 are: Retail trade (128), Health care and social assistance (90), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77099? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77099 increased by 15.4% in 2020. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 77099? ▼
In ZIP code 77099, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 77099? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77099 is 29.5 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 77099? ▼
In ZIP code 77099, approximately 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77099? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77099 is 25.3% 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.