Montgomery, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77316
Montgomery County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,036
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $124,055
- Median income Above-median income area
- $431,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77316 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77316 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas, home to 16,036 residents across 326.6 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77316 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,055 (64% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,780. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $431,400 (74% above the average Texas ZIP), while 89.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,304.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 77316 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 77316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77316.
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 45
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 43
Other services (except public administration)
43 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 77316, Montgomery, 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
16,036
Population
326.6
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77316?
41.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.9%
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?
$124,055
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$55,780
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77316 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Montgomery, 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)
$124,055 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
13,084housing units
13,084
Total Housing Units
12,487
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,400
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,304
Median Rent
2012
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77316 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 202 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 218 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 259 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 295 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 293 |
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 596 business establishments in ZIP 77316, employing approximately 3,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,867,000.
596
Businesses
3,494
Employees
$179.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 115 | 19.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 16.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
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 77316 vs 77354 →
ZIP 77316 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
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
30,215 residents
- 77356
Montgomery (77356)
24,498 residents
- 77316
Montgomery (77316)
16,036 residents
- 77318
Willis (77318)
14,281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77316 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77316 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
- 77316
Montgomery (77316)
$124,055 median income
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
$112,504 median income
- 77356
Montgomery (77356)
$106,804 median income
- 77318
Willis (77318)
$92,415 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77316 ranks #2 of 5 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 77316, 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 (16,036 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 77316 in?
ZIP code 77316 (Montgomery) 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 77316?
ZIP code 77316 in Montgomery, TX has a population of 16,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77316?
The median household income in ZIP 77316 is $124,055, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77316?
The median home value in ZIP 77316 is $431,400, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77316 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77316?
ZIP code 77316 has 596 business establishments employing approximately 3,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77316 are: Construction (115), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (56). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77316?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77316 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 77316?
In ZIP code 77316, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 77316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77316 is 34.4 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 77316?
In ZIP code 77316, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77316 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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