ZIP Code 77340
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Huntsville · Walker County · Texas
- Population
- 29,809
- Median income
- $48,538
- Median home value
- $244,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 563.5 sq mi
53/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77340 in Huntsville, Texas has a population of 29,809. The median household income is $48,538, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $244,000, 12% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77340 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 563.5 square miles in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. The area is home to 29,809 residents, producing a population density of 53 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77340 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77340 sits at $48,538 (36% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,060. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $244,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,044 per month, and 47.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77340 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Walker County, so you can benchmark 77340 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,060
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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