Spring, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77379
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 70,544
- 1,080/sq mi High-density area
- $107,486
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,080
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77379 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77379 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring, Harris County, Texas, with 70,544 residents across 65.3 square miles, a density of 1,080 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77379 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,486 (42% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,350. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $353,500 (43% above the average Texas ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,697.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77379 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 77379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77379.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
278 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
272 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
266 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
211 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
179 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 77379, Spring, 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
70,544
Population
65.3
Area (sq mi)
1,080
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77379?
36.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
18.5%
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?
$107,486
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$48,350
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77379 ranks nationally
Spring, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,486 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US 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
30,418housing units
30,418
Total Housing Units
29,177
Occupied Units
1,241
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,500
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,697
Median Rent
1997
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77379 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 151 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 172 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 212 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 226 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 228 |
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 1,968 business establishments in ZIP 77379, employing approximately 18,372 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,980,000.
1,968
Businesses
18,372
Employees
$829.0M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 278 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 272 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 266 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 211 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 179 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 140 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 126 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 111 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 97 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 52 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 43 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 1.7% |
| Information | 31 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 77379 vs 77069 →
ZIP 77379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77379
Spring (77379)
70,544 residents
- 77070
Houston (77070)
46,017 residents
- 77064
Houston (77064)
45,847 residents
- 77388
Spring (77388)
40,384 residents
- 77375
Tomball (77375)
39,351 residents
- 77090
Houston (77090)
32,930 residents
- 77066
Houston (77066)
31,366 residents
- 77014
Houston (77014)
28,684 residents
- 77389 21,255
Spring (77389)
21,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77379 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77389
Spring (77389)
$140,683 median income
- 77379
Spring (77379)
$107,486 median income
- 77375
Tomball (77375)
$102,488 median income
- 77388
Spring (77388)
$102,323 median income
- 77066
Houston (77066)
$87,138 median income
- 77068
Houston (77068)
$86,028 median income
- 77064
Houston (77064)
$81,658 median income
- 77069
Houston (77069)
$80,257 median income
- 77070
Houston (77070)
$77,397 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77379 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77069 | Houston, TX | 16,541 | 3.7 mi |
| 77068 | Houston, TX | 10,064 | 3.6 mi |
| 77388 | Spring, TX | 40,384 | 4.2 mi |
| 77070 | Houston, TX | 46,017 | 4.8 mi |
| 77389 | Spring, TX | 21,255 | 5.5 mi |
| 77375 | Tomball, TX | 39,351 | 5.1 mi |
| 77066 | Houston, TX | 31,366 | 6.0 mi |
| 77090 | Houston, TX | 32,930 | 5.8 mi |
| 77014 | Houston, TX | 28,684 | 5.8 mi |
| 77064 | Houston, TX | 45,847 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77379, 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 (70,544 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 77379 in?
ZIP code 77379 (Spring) 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 77379?
ZIP code 77379 in Spring, TX has a population of 70,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77379?
The median household income in ZIP 77379 is $107,486, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77379?
The median home value in ZIP 77379 is $353,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77379 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77379?
ZIP code 77379 has 1,968 business establishments employing approximately 18,372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77379 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (278), Retail trade (272), Health care and social assistance (266). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77379 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 77379?
In ZIP code 77379, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 77379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77379 is 30.7 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 77379?
In ZIP code 77379, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77379 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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