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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
$80,425
Median income
$355,300
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,197. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $355,300 (44% above the state average), median rent at $1,426 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.2%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77304, 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 77304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conroe, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77304.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77304?

35.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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

How ZIP 77304 ranks nationally

Conroe, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,425 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

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

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77304 ranks #4 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 77304 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 77304 ranks #6 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
77301 Conroe, TX 30,769 5.0 mi
77384 Conroe, TX 11,857 6.6 mi
77318 Willis, TX 14,281 8.2 mi
77382 Spring, TX 35,369 9.3 mi
77303 Conroe, TX 16,710 8.6 mi
77385 Conroe, TX 19,534 11.2 mi
77354 Magnolia, TX 30,215 11.4 mi
77378 Willis, TX 14,685 12.4 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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.