ZIP Code 77304
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Conroe · Montgomery County · Texas
- Population
- 21,314
- Median income
- $80,425
- Median home value
- $355,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.7%
- Land area
- 98.2 sq mi
217/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77304 in Conroe, Texas has a population of 21,314. The median household income is $80,425, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $355,300, 28% above the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.2 square miles in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas. The area is home to 21,314 residents, producing a population density of 217 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 77304 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77304 sits at $80,425 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,197. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $355,300 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,426 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 77304 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 77304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77304.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
223 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 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 77304, Conroe, 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
21,314
Population
98.2
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77304?
35.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
11.1%
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?
$80,425
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$46,197
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
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?
19,749
Total Housing Units
18,902
Occupied Units
847
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,300
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$1,426
Median Rent
2010
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77304 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 180 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 196 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 239 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 248 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 259 |
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 1,090 business establishments in ZIP 77304, employing approximately 15,102 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,408,000.
1,090
Businesses
15,102
Employees
$774.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 223 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 90 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 1.2% |
| Information | 13 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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