Conroe, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77304
Montgomery County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,314
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $80,425
- Median income Near-median income area
- $355,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Conroe pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77304 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77304 (Conroe, TX) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.9 in 2023 to 258.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77304 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, with 21,314 residents across 98.2 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,425 (6% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,197. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $355,300 (44% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,426; 57.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 77304 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 77304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conroe, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$46,197
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77304 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Conroe, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,425 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,749housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77382
Spring (77382)
35,369 residents
- 77301
Conroe (77301)
30,769 residents
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
30,215 residents
- 77304
Conroe (77304)
21,314 residents
- 77385
Conroe (77385)
19,534 residents
- 77303
Conroe (77303)
16,710 residents
- 77378
Willis (77378)
14,685 residents
- 77318
Willis (77318)
14,281 residents
- 77384 11,857
Conroe (77384)
11,857 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77304 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77382
Spring (77382)
$162,384 median income
- 77385
Conroe (77385)
$117,118 median income
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
$112,504 median income
- 77318
Willis (77318)
$92,415 median income
- 77384
Conroe (77384)
$91,667 median income
- 77304
Conroe (77304)
$80,425 median income
- 77303
Conroe (77303)
$75,348 median income
- 77378
Willis (77378)
$71,143 median income
- 77301
Conroe (77301)
$66,475 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77304 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77304, 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 (21,314 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 77304 in?
ZIP code 77304 (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 77304?
ZIP code 77304 in Conroe, TX has a population of 21,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77304?
The median household income in ZIP 77304 is $80,425, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77304?
The median home value in ZIP 77304 is $355,300, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77304 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77304?
ZIP code 77304 has 1,090 business establishments employing approximately 15,102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77304 are: Health care and social assistance (223), Retail trade (137), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77304?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77304 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 77304?
In ZIP code 77304, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 77304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77304 is 26.1 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 77304?
In ZIP code 77304, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77304 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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