PlainZIP

Conroe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77302

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

18,118
121/sq mi
$84,673
Median income
$266,200
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conroe pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, home to 18,118 residents across 150.1 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,673 (12% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,738. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $266,200 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,284 monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77302, plus 6 more within Montgomery 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 77302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conroe, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77302.

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 77302, Conroe, 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

18,118

Population

150.1

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77302?

37.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%

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?

$84,673

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$37,738

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77302 ranks nationally

Conroe, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,673 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,732

Total Housing Units

7,487

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$266,200

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,284

Median Rent

2001

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

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77302 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.0% 221
2021 +13.5% 251
2022 +2.8% 258
2023 +17.6% 303
2024 -5.6% 286

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 77302, employing approximately 1,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,996,000.

219

Businesses

1,178

Employees

$68.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 43 19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 13.2%
Retail trade 24 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 16 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.5%
Manufacturing 11 5.0%
Wholesale trade 10 4.6%
Finance and insurance 6 2.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 2.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.3%
Educational services 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 77302 vs 77385 →

ZIP 77302 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 77302 ranks #8 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 77302 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 77302 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
77385 Conroe, TX 19,534 4.4 mi
77306 Conroe, TX 11,931 4.8 mi
77386 Spring, TX 36,407 8.4 mi
77384 Conroe, TX 11,857 8.2 mi
77301 Conroe, TX 30,769 7.4 mi
77381 Spring, TX 34,961 9.0 mi
77380 Spring, TX 23,136 8.8 mi
77365 Porter, TX 25,769 9.4 mi
77389 Spring, TX 21,255 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

77386 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 36,407
77382 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 35,369
77381 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 34,961
77301 standard
Conroe, TX
Pop: 30,769
77354 standard
Magnolia, TX
Pop: 30,215
77365 standard
Porter, TX
Pop: 25,769

Related Areas

Montgomery County Conroe, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77302 in? ▼
ZIP code 77302 (Conroe) is located in Montgomery County, Texas. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77302? ▼
ZIP code 77302 in Conroe, TX has a population of 18,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77302 is $84,673, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77302 is $266,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77302 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77302? ▼
ZIP code 77302 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 1,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77302 are: Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Retail trade (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77302 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 77302? ▼
In ZIP code 77302, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 77302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77302 is 32.2 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 77302? ▼
In ZIP code 77302, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77302 is 13.3% 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.