ZIP Code 77401
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Bellaire · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 17,491
- Median income
- $243,750
- Median home value
- $1,036,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 83.5%
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
1,808/sq mi
▲ 220% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 273% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77401 in Bellaire, Texas has a population of 17,491. The median household income is $243,750, which is 220% above the national average. Median home value is $1,036,800, 273% above the US average. 83.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Bellaire, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 17,491 residents, producing a population density of 1,808 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 77401 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77401 sits at $243,750 (223% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $119,406. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,036,800 (319% above the state average) with median rent at $2,672 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77401 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 77401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
300 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Finance and insurance 70
Finance and insurance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 67
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 65
Accommodation and food services
65 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 77401, Bellaire, 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
17,491
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
1,808
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77401?
43.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
22.8%
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?
$243,750
Median Household Income
+223% vs state
$119,406
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 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?
6,648
Total Housing Units
6,089
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,036,800
Median Home Value
+319% vs state
$2,672
Median Rent
1996
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77401 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 260 |
| 2021 | +2.0% | 265 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 323 |
| 2023 | -1.7% | 317 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 315 |
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 1,012 business establishments in ZIP 77401, employing approximately 11,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $988,688,000.
1,012
Businesses
11,816
Employees
$988.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 300 | 29.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 21.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 4.7% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 37 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77401 vs 77081 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 47,860 | 1.3 mi |
| 77025 | Houston, TX | 26,137 | 2.0 mi |
| 77096 | Houston, TX | 32,628 | 2.3 mi |
| 77056 | Houston, TX | 18,673 | 3.1 mi |
| 77005 | Houston, TX | 25,528 | 2.4 mi |
| 77027 | Houston, TX | 14,331 | 2.7 mi |
| 77046 | Houston, TX | 1,196 | 2.6 mi |
| 77030 | Houston, TX | 10,258 | 3.6 mi |
| 77035 | Houston, TX | 35,896 | 3.7 mi |
| 77057 | Houston, TX | 39,208 | 3.3 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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