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Spring, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77388

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

40,384
1,125/sq mi
$102,323
Median income
$288,300
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,125
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77388 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77388 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring, Harris County, Texas, with 40,384 residents across 35.9 square miles, a density of 1,125 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77388 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,323 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,985. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $288,300 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,845 per month, and 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77388 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 77388

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77388.

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 77388, 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

40,384

Population

35.9

Area (sq mi)

1,125

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77388?

35.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.7%
African American 19.6%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

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?

$102,323

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$42,985

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77388 ranks nationally

Spring, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,323 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,565

Total Housing Units

18,595

Occupied Units

970

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$288,300

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,845

Median Rent

2001

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

-4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77388 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 179
2021 +8.2% 194
2022 +34.1% 260
2023 +3.0% 267
2024 -4.1% 256

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 1,046 business establishments in ZIP 77388, employing approximately 11,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $527,920,000.

1,046

Businesses

11,272

Employees

$527.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 145 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 141 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 104 9.9%
Construction 100 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 98 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.3%
Wholesale trade 51 4.9%
Finance and insurance 49 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.7%
Manufacturing 24 2.3%
Information 18 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.3%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.5%
Utilities 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

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ZIP 77388 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 77388 ranks #3 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 77388 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 77388 ranks #3 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
77068 Houston, TX 10,064 3.9 mi
77090 Houston, TX 32,930 3.8 mi
77380 Spring, TX 23,136 5.3 mi
77014 Houston, TX 28,684 5.5 mi
77373 Spring, TX 54,609 5.0 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 4.2 mi
77389 Spring, TX 21,255 4.5 mi
77067 Houston, TX 30,559 7.5 mi
77073 Houston, TX 34,790 5.8 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77388 in? ▼
ZIP code 77388 (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 77388? ▼
ZIP code 77388 in Spring, TX has a population of 40,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77388? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77388 is $102,323, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77388? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77388 is $288,300, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77388? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77388 is White at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77388? ▼
ZIP code 77388 has 1,046 business establishments employing approximately 11,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77388? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77388 are: Retail trade (145), Accommodation and food services (141), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77388? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77388 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 77388? ▼
In ZIP code 77388, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 77388? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77388 is 30.4 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 77388? ▼
In ZIP code 77388, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77388? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77388 is 8.2% 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.