PlainZIP

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
$48,538
Median income
$244,000
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,060. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.3%. Median home value sits at $244,000 (1% below the state average), median rent at $1,044 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.6%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77340, plus 5 more within Walker County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77340.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77340?

31.5

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 18.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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

$26,060

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77340 ranks nationally

Huntsville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,538 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,621

Total Housing Units

13,614

Occupied Units

2,007

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.6%
Renter 52.4%

$244,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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

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ZIP 77340 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 77340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77342 Huntsville, TX 23 6.7 mi
77358 New Waverly, TX 4,993 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

77320 standard
Huntsville, TX
Pop: 33,678
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.