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 High-density area
- $49,396
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,852. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,900 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,265; owner occupancy is 37.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77099 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 77099
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77099.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77099?
33.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
45.9%
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?
$49,396
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
17,841housing units
17,841
Total Housing Units
16,393
Occupied Units
1,448
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77036
Houston (77036)
71,969 residents
- 77083
Houston (77083)
70,837 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
49,906 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77042
Houston (77042)
36,385 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77071 25,671
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77099 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77099 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
$100,950 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77083
Houston (77083)
$64,418 median income
- 77042
Houston (77042)
$59,097 median income
- 77071
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
- 77072
Houston (77072)
$51,070 median income
- 77099
Houston (77099)
$49,396 median income
- 77074
Houston (77074)
$47,810 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77099, 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 (47,091 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 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.
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