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Humble, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77338

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

33,971
495/sq mi
$64,755
Median income
$233,300
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Humble pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
495
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77338 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77338 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Humble, Harris County, Texas, with 33,971 residents across 68.6 square miles, a density of 495 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77338 reports a modest median household income of $64,755 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,188. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $233,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,415 per month, and 47.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77338 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77338

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humble, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77338.

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 77338, Humble, 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

33,971

Population

68.6

Area (sq mi)

495

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77338?

31.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 29.1%
African American 36.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

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?

$64,755

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,188

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77338 ranks nationally

Humble, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,755 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,933

Total Housing Units

16,791

Occupied Units

1,142

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.5%
Renter 52.5%

$233,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,415

Median Rent

2002

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77338 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 200
2021 +11.1% 222
2022 +7.4% 238
2023 +34.4% 320
2024 +0.4% 321

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 1,296 business establishments in ZIP 77338, employing approximately 22,996 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,038,421,000.

1,296

Businesses

22,996

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 309 23.8%
Accommodation and food services 180 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 165 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 99 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 90 6.9%
Construction 85 6.6%
Finance and insurance 82 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 4.2%
Wholesale trade 44 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 3.1%
Manufacturing 24 1.9%
Information 19 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.9%
Educational services 9 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 77338 vs 77396 →

ZIP 77338 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 77338 ranks #6 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 77338 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 77338 ranks #7 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
77396 Humble, TX 43,317 4.4 mi
77032 Houston, TX 12,757 4.2 mi
77339 Kingwood, TX 37,512 5.1 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 6.6 mi
77050 Houston, TX 4,611 7.3 mi
77346 Humble, TX 53,578 6.8 mi
77365 Porter, TX 25,769 7.3 mi
77039 Houston, TX 27,562 7.4 mi
77373 Spring, TX 54,609 6.8 mi
77016 Houston, TX 26,989 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77338 in? ▼
ZIP code 77338 (Humble) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77338? ▼
ZIP code 77338 in Humble, TX has a population of 33,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77338? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77338 is $64,755, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77338? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77338 is $233,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77338? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77338 is African American at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77338? ▼
ZIP code 77338 has 1,296 business establishments employing approximately 22,996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77338? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77338 are: Retail trade (309), Accommodation and food services (180), Health care and social assistance (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77338? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77338 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 77338? ▼
In ZIP code 77338, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 77338? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77338 is 29.8 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 77338? ▼
In ZIP code 77338, approximately 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77338? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77338 is 19.6% 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.