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 High-density area
- $78,169
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77396 (Humble, TX) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.3 in 2023 to 297.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,340. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $240,600 (3% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,517; 66.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77396 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,913housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77396 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77346
Humble (77346)
53,578 residents
- 77396
Humble (77396)
43,317 residents
- 77060
Houston (77060)
40,830 residents
- 77339
Kingwood (77339)
37,512 residents
- 77338
Humble (77338)
33,971 residents
- 77044
Houston (77044)
30,949 residents
- 77039
Houston (77039)
27,562 residents
- 77016
Houston (77016)
26,989 residents
- 77078 14,777
Houston (77078)
14,777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77396 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77396 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77346
Humble (77346)
$122,241 median income
- 77044
Houston (77044)
$95,000 median income
- 77339
Kingwood (77339)
$84,102 median income
- 77396
Humble (77396)
$78,169 median income
- 77338
Humble (77338)
$64,755 median income
- 77016 $47,677
Houston (77016)
$47,677 median income
- 77039 $47,119
Houston (77039)
$47,119 median income
- 77032 $43,725
Houston (77032)
$43,725 median income
- 77060 $40,435
Houston (77060)
$40,435 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77396, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (43,317 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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