PlainZIP

Cypress, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77429

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

72,264
730/sq mi
$119,191
Median income
$369,000
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cypress pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
730
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77429 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cypress, Harris County, Texas, with 72,264 residents across 99.1 square miles, a density of 730 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77429 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,191 (58% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,707. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $369,000 for a typical home value (49% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,779 a month; 81.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77429, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the 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 77429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cypress, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77429.

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 77429, Cypress, 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

72,264

Population

99.1

Area (sq mi)

730

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77429?

37.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 9.3%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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?

$119,191

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$52,707

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77429 ranks nationally

Cypress, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,191 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

33,954

Total Housing Units

32,881

Occupied Units

1,073

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$369,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,779

Median Rent

2003

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

+13.8%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77429 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 175
2021 +17.1% 205
2022 +14.4% 234
2023 +2.6% 240
2024 +13.8% 273

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 1,997 business establishments in ZIP 77429, employing approximately 19,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $937,349,000.

1,997

Businesses

19,830

Employees

$937.3M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 305 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 270 13.5%
Retail trade 208 10.4%
Construction 206 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 180 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 166 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 119 6.0%
Finance and insurance 106 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 4.7%
Wholesale trade 93 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 59 3.0%
Manufacturing 57 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 44 2.2%
Information 32 1.6%
Educational services 29 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.4%
Utilities 8 0.4%
Industries not classified 6 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 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 77429 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 77429 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77429 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 77429 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
77095 Houston, TX 66,502 5.7 mi
77377 Tomball, TX 28,708 5.1 mi
77070 Houston, TX 46,017 5.2 mi
77065 Houston, TX 35,326 5.5 mi
77433 Cypress, TX 50,539 5.6 mi
77069 Houston, TX 16,541 8.1 mi
77379 Spring, TX 70,544 8.2 mi
77375 Tomball, TX 39,351 8.3 mi
77064 Houston, TX 45,847 8.2 mi
77041 Houston, TX 37,146 10.2 mi

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77036 standard
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77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
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Pop: 70,544

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77429 in? ▼
ZIP code 77429 (Cypress) 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 77429? ▼
ZIP code 77429 in Cypress, TX has a population of 72,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77429 is $119,191, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77429 is $369,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77429 is White at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77429? ▼
ZIP code 77429 has 1,997 business establishments employing approximately 19,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77429 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Health care and social assistance (270), Retail trade (208). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77429 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 77429? ▼
In ZIP code 77429, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 77429? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77429 is 30.1 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 77429? ▼
In ZIP code 77429, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77429 is 5.5% 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.