New Caney, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77357
Montgomery County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,987
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $76,050
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Caney pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 123
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77357 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 77357 (New Caney, TX) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.2 in 2023 to 310.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77357 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas, home to 19,987 residents across 162.4 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,050 (1% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,165. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,200 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,372; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 77357 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 77357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Caney, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,165
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77357 ranks among Texas ZIPs
New Caney, 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)
$76,050 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
13,348housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77339
Kingwood (77339)
37,512 residents
- 77345
Kingwood (77345)
26,122 residents
- 77365
Porter (77365)
25,769 residents
- 77357
New Caney (77357)
19,987 residents
- 77336 12,471
Huffman (77336)
12,471 residents
- 77372 12,164
Splendora (77372)
12,164 residents
- 77306 11,931
Conroe (77306)
11,931 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77357 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77345
Kingwood (77345)
$150,742 median income
- 77336
Huffman (77336)
$96,404 median income
- 77365
Porter (77365)
$95,702 median income
- 77339
Kingwood (77339)
$84,102 median income
- 77372
Splendora (77372)
$79,085 median income
- 77306
Conroe (77306)
$76,257 median income
- 77357
New Caney (77357)
$76,050 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77357 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77357, 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 (19,987 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 77357 in?
ZIP code 77357 (New Caney) is located in Montgomery County, Texas. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77357?
ZIP code 77357 in New Caney, TX has a population of 19,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77357?
The median household income in ZIP 77357 is $76,050, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77357?
The median home value in ZIP 77357 is $246,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77357 is White at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77357?
ZIP code 77357 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 6,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77357 are: Retail trade (71), Accommodation and food services (62), Construction (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77357?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77357 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 77357?
In ZIP code 77357, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 77357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77357 is 40.1 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 77357?
In ZIP code 77357, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77357 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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