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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
$107,486
Median income
$353,500
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,350. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $353,500 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,697 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77379, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77379?

36.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 12.6%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

30,418

Total Housing Units

29,177

Occupied Units

1,241

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$353,500

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$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

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ZIP 77379 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77379 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 71,969
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.