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 Moderate-density area
- $55,663
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77320 (Huntsville, TX) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.8 in 2023 to 291.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,868. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,100 (18% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $998; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Walker County, so 77320 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 77320
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77320.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77320?
39.9
Median Age
64.6%
Male
35.4%
Female
7.9%
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?
$55,663
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,838housing units
12,838
Total Housing Units
10,586
Occupied Units
2,252
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,100
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77320, 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 (33,678 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 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.
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