Huntsville, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77340
Walker County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,809
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,538
- Median income Below-median income area
- $244,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77340 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 77340 (Huntsville, TX) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 274.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77340 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, with 29,809 residents across 563.5 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77340 reports a modest median household income of $48,538 (36% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,060. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.3%. Median home value is $244,000 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,044; 47.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Walker County, so 77340 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 77340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77340.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 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 77340, 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
29,809
Population
563.5
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77340?
31.5
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
7.6%
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?
$48,538
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$26,060
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77340 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Huntsville, 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)
$48,538 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
15,621housing units
15,621
Total Housing Units
13,614
Occupied Units
2,007
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1990
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77340 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 210 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 223 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 255 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 267 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 275 |
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 683 business establishments in ZIP 77340, employing approximately 10,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,542,000.
683
Businesses
10,412
Employees
$404.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 117 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 47 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.8% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
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 77340 vs 77342 →
ZIP 77340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77340
Huntsville (77340)
29,809 residents
- 77358 4,993
New Waverly (77358)
4,993 residents
- 77342 23
Huntsville (77342)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77340, 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 (29,809 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 77340 in?
ZIP code 77340 (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 77340?
ZIP code 77340 in Huntsville, TX has a population of 29,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77340?
The median household income in ZIP 77340 is $48,538, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77340?
The median home value in ZIP 77340 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77340 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77340?
ZIP code 77340 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 10,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77340 are: Retail trade (117), Accommodation and food services (96), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77340?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77340 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 77340?
In ZIP code 77340, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 77340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77340 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 77340?
In ZIP code 77340, approximately 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77340 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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