Tomball, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77377
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,708
- 284/sq mi High-density area
- $129,327
- Median income Above-median income area
- $378,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tomball pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 284
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77377 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 77377 (Tomball, TX) rose +20.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.8 in 2023 to 314.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77377 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tomball, Harris County, Texas, with 28,708 residents across 101.2 square miles, a density of 284 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77377 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,327 (71% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,498. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $378,200 (53% above the average Texas ZIP), while 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,760.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77377 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 77377
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tomball, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77377.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 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 77377, Tomball, 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
28,708
Population
101.2
Area (sq mi)
284
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77377?
37.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
16.2%
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?
$129,327
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$52,498
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77377 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Tomball, 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)
$129,327 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
13,999housing units
13,999
Total Housing Units
13,449
Occupied Units
550
Vacant Units
3.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,200
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,760
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
+20.8%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77377 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 198 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 219 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 245 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 260 |
| 2024 | +20.8% | 314 |
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 867 business establishments in ZIP 77377, employing approximately 7,308 people with a combined annual payroll of $397,651,000.
867
Businesses
7,308
Employees
$397.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 143 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 115 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.7% |
| Information | 6 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 77377 vs 77429 →
ZIP 77377 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77429
Cypress (77429)
72,264 residents
- 77379
Spring (77379)
70,544 residents
- 77433
Cypress (77433)
50,539 residents
- 77070
Houston (77070)
46,017 residents
- 77375
Tomball (77375)
39,351 residents
- 77065
Houston (77065)
35,326 residents
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
30,215 residents
- 77377 28,708
Tomball (77377)
28,708 residents
- 77355 24,010
Magnolia (77355)
24,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77377 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77377 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77433
Cypress (77433)
$143,934 median income
- 77377
Tomball (77377)
$129,327 median income
- 77429
Cypress (77429)
$119,191 median income
- 77447
Hockley (77447)
$116,925 median income
- 77354
Magnolia (77354)
$112,504 median income
- 77379
Spring (77379)
$107,486 median income
- 77375
Tomball (77375)
$102,488 median income
- 77355
Magnolia (77355)
$102,066 median income
- 77362
Pinehurst (77362)
$86,852 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77377 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77429 | Cypress, TX | 72,264 | 5.1 mi |
| 77362 | Pinehurst, TX | 4,600 | 6.7 mi |
| 77375 | Tomball, TX | 39,351 | 6.0 mi |
| 77447 | Hockley, TX | 11,872 | 8.9 mi |
| 77355 | Magnolia, TX | 24,010 | 7.7 mi |
| 77433 | Cypress, TX | 50,539 | 8.5 mi |
| 77379 | Spring, TX | 70,544 | 9.0 mi |
| 77354 | Magnolia, TX | 30,215 | 10.5 mi |
| 77070 | Houston, TX | 46,017 | 8.7 mi |
| 77065 | Houston, TX | 35,326 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77377, 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 (28,708 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 77377 in?
ZIP code 77377 (Tomball) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77377?
ZIP code 77377 in Tomball, TX has a population of 28,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77377?
The median household income in ZIP 77377 is $129,327, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77377?
The median home value in ZIP 77377 is $378,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77377 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77377?
ZIP code 77377 has 867 business establishments employing approximately 7,308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77377?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77377 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Construction (115), Retail trade (89). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77377?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77377 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 77377?
In ZIP code 77377, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 77377?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77377 is 31.6 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 77377?
In ZIP code 77377, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77377 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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