ZIP Code 77396
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Humble · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 43,317
- Median income
- $78,169
- Median home value
- $240,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 69.5 sq mi
624/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77396 in Humble, Texas has a population of 43,317. The median household income is $78,169, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $240,600, 14% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77396 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.5 square miles in Humble, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 43,317 residents, producing a population density of 624 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77396 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77396 sits at $78,169 (3% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,340. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $240,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,517 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77396 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77396 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77396
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77396.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77396, Humble, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,317
Population
69.5
Area (sq mi)
624
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77396?
33.3
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
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?
$78,169
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$33,340
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
20,913
Total Housing Units
19,959
Occupied Units
954
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,517
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
-2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77396 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 195 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 222 |
| 2022 | +31.1% | 291 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 306 |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 297 |
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 733 business establishments in ZIP 77396, employing approximately 11,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $582,553,000.
733
Businesses
11,110
Employees
$582.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 81 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 63 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 77396 vs 77050 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77050 | Houston, TX | 4,611 | 3.2 mi |
| 77338 | Humble, TX | 33,971 | 4.4 mi |
| 77032 | Houston, TX | 12,757 | 5.0 mi |
| 77078 | Houston, TX | 14,777 | 6.6 mi |
| 77039 | Houston, TX | 27,562 | 5.6 mi |
| 77016 | Houston, TX | 26,989 | 6.5 mi |
| 77346 | Humble, TX | 53,578 | 5.9 mi |
| 77044 | Houston, TX | 30,949 | 6.1 mi |
| 77339 | Kingwood, TX | 37,512 | 7.3 mi |
| 77060 | Houston, TX | 40,830 | 8.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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