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Humble, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77396

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

43,317
624/sq mi
$78,169
Median income
$240,600
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
624
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77396 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77396 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Humble, Harris County, Texas, with 43,317 residents across 69.5 square miles, a density of 624 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77396 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,169 (3% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,340. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Housing costs here run $240,600 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,517 a month; 66.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 77396 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77396

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humble, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77396.

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 77396, Humble, 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

43,317

Population

69.5

Area (sq mi)

624

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77396?

33.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.8%
African American 30.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%

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?

$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

How ZIP 77396 ranks nationally

Humble, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,169 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$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

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ZIP 77396 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 77396 ranks #2 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 77396 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 77396 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

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Pop: 95,137
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Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
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Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77396 in? ▼
ZIP code 77396 (Humble) 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 77396? ▼
ZIP code 77396 in Humble, TX has a population of 43,317 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77396? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77396 is $78,169, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77396? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77396 is $240,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77396? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77396 is African American at 30.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77396? ▼
ZIP code 77396 has 733 business establishments employing approximately 11,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77396? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77396 are: Retail trade (85), Construction (81), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77396? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77396 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 77396? ▼
In ZIP code 77396, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 77396? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77396 is 32.0 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 77396? ▼
In ZIP code 77396, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77396? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77396 is 14.6% 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.