PlainZIP

Huntsville, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77320

Walker County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,678
41/sq mi
$55,663
Median income
$203,100
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77320 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, with 33,678 residents across 823.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77320 reports a modest median household income of $55,663 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,868. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. Median home value sits at $203,100 (18% below the state average), median rent at $998 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 77320 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Walker County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77320.

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 77320, Huntsville, 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

33,678

Population

823.4

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77320?

39.9

Median Age

64.6%

Male

35.4%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 22.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%

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?

$55,663

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$22,868

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77320 ranks nationally

Huntsville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,663 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,838

Total Housing Units

10,586

Occupied Units

2,252

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$203,100

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1987

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

+13.8%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77320 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 209
2021 +13.5% 238
2022 +12.3% 267
2023 -4.1% 256
2024 +13.8% 291

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 77320, employing approximately 2,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,519,000.

299

Businesses

2,181

Employees

$95.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 15.4%
Retail trade 39 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 31 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 6.0%
Finance and insurance 17 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.7%
Wholesale trade 14 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.7%
Manufacturing 13 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.3%

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 77320 vs 77342 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77342 Huntsville, TX 23 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

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Pop: 29,809
77358 standard
New Waverly, TX
Pop: 4,993
77367 standard
Riverside, TX
Pop: 143
77334 standard
Dodge, TX
Pop: 141
77342 standard
Huntsville, TX
Pop: 23

Related Areas

Walker County Huntsville, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77320 in? ▼
ZIP code 77320 (Huntsville) is located in Walker County, Texas. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77320? ▼
ZIP code 77320 in Huntsville, TX has a population of 33,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77320 is $55,663, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77320 is $203,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77320 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77320? ▼
ZIP code 77320 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 2,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77320 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77320 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 77320? ▼
In ZIP code 77320, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 77320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77320 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77320? ▼
In ZIP code 77320, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77320 is 15.4% 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.