ZIP Code 77099
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Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 47,091
- Median income
- $49,396
- Median home value
- $198,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 16.1 sq mi
2,925/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.9
Chicago
ZIP code 77099 in Houston, Texas has a population of 47,091. The median household income is $49,396, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $198,900, 28% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77099 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 47,091 residents, producing a population density of 2,925 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 77099 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77099 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 77099 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77099 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 77099
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$23,852
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77099 vs 77072 →
| 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 |
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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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