ZIP Code 77316
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Montgomery · Montgomery County · Texas
- Population
- 16,036
- Median income
- $124,055
- Median home value
- $431,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.3%
- Land area
- 326.6 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77316 in Montgomery, Texas has a population of 16,036. The median household income is $124,055, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $431,400, 55% above the US average. 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 326.6 square miles in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas. The area is home to 16,036 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 77316 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77316 sits at $124,055 (64% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $55,780. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $431,400 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 77316 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 77316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$55,780
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 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?
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
$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.
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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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