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Conroe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77385

Montgomery County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,534
343/sq mi
$117,118
Median income
$327,100
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conroe pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
343
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77385 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77385 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, home to 19,534 residents across 57.0 square miles, a density of 343 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77385 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,118 (55% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,318. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $327,100 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,820 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77385, plus 6 more within Montgomery 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 77385

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conroe, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77385.

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 77385, Conroe, 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

19,534

Population

57.0

Area (sq mi)

343

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77385?

34.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 11.0%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

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?

$117,118

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$48,318

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77385 ranks nationally

Conroe, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$117,118 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,266

Total Housing Units

9,666

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$327,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,820

Median Rent

2007

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77385 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 182
2021 +12.5% 205
2022 +23.4% 253
2023 +5.6% 267
2024 +4.7% 280

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 790 business establishments in ZIP 77385, employing approximately 14,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $707,584,000.

790

Businesses

14,095

Employees

$707.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 150 19.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 75 9.5%
Construction 70 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 60 7.6%
Wholesale trade 44 5.6%
Manufacturing 32 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 27 3.4%
Finance and insurance 19 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.0%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Information 9 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 77385 vs 77381 →

ZIP 77385 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 77385 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77385 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 77385 ranks #5 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
77381 Spring, TX 34,961 4.8 mi
77302 Conroe, TX 18,118 4.4 mi
77380 Spring, TX 23,136 4.6 mi
77384 Conroe, TX 11,857 5.4 mi
77301 Conroe, TX 30,769 8.3 mi
77382 Spring, TX 35,369 7.4 mi
77386 Spring, TX 36,407 7.2 mi
77389 Spring, TX 21,255 7.2 mi
77373 Spring, TX 54,609 9.1 mi
77388 Spring, TX 40,384 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

77386 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 36,407
77382 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 35,369
77381 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 34,961
77301 standard
Conroe, TX
Pop: 30,769
77354 standard
Magnolia, TX
Pop: 30,215
77365 standard
Porter, TX
Pop: 25,769

Related Areas

Montgomery County Conroe, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77385 in? ▼
ZIP code 77385 (Conroe) 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 77385? ▼
ZIP code 77385 in Conroe, TX has a population of 19,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77385? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77385 is $117,118, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77385? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77385 is $327,100, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77385? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77385 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77385? ▼
ZIP code 77385 has 790 business establishments employing approximately 14,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77385? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77385 are: Retail trade (150), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77385? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77385 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 77385? ▼
In ZIP code 77385, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 77385? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77385 is 31.4 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 77385? ▼
In ZIP code 77385, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77385? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77385 is 6.4% 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.