ZIP Code 77357
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New Caney · Montgomery County · Texas
- Population
- 19,987
- Median income
- $76,050
- Median home value
- $246,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 162.4 sq mi
123/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77357 in New Caney, Texas has a population of 19,987. The median household income is $76,050, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $246,200, 11% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 162.4 square miles in New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas. The area is home to 19,987 residents, producing a population density of 123 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 77357 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77357 sits at $76,050 (1% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,165. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $246,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 77357 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 77357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77357.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
29 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 77357, New Caney, 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
19,987
Population
162.4
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77357?
31.2
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
23.2%
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?
$76,050
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$32,165
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 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?
13,348
Total Housing Units
12,030
Occupied Units
1,318
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,372
Median Rent
2004
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77357 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 218 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 249 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 286 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 294 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 311 |
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 427 business establishments in ZIP 77357, employing approximately 6,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,207,000.
427
Businesses
6,174
Employees
$245.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 59 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.3% |
| Information | 10 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.7% |
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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