Hockley, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77447
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,872
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $116,925
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hockley pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77447 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 77447 (Hockley, TX) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.8 in 2023 to 343.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77447 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hockley, Harris County, Texas, home to 11,872 residents across 259.8 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77447 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,925 (55% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,294. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $326,400 (32% above the average Texas ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,811.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77447 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 77447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hockley, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77447.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade 22
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 77447, Hockley, 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
11,872
Population
259.8
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77447?
34.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
15.5%
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?
$116,925
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$46,294
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77447 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hockley, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$116,925 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,737 Texas 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
9,106housing units
9,106
Total Housing Units
8,296
Occupied Units
810
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,400
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,811
Median Rent
2012
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77447 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 229 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 250 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 286 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 322 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 344 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 77447, employing approximately 3,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,015,000.
242
Businesses
3,161
Employees
$204.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 26.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.2% |
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 77447 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77433
Cypress (77433)
50,539 residents
- 77377
Tomball (77377)
28,708 residents
- 77355
Magnolia (77355)
24,010 residents
- 77447 11,872
Hockley (77447)
11,872 residents
- 77484 11,068
Waller (77484)
11,068 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77447 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77447 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77433
Cypress (77433)
$143,934 median income
- 77377
Tomball (77377)
$129,327 median income
- 77447
Hockley (77447)
$116,925 median income
- 77355
Magnolia (77355)
$102,066 median income
- 77484
Waller (77484)
$81,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77447 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77447, 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 (11,872 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 77447 in?
ZIP code 77447 (Hockley) 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 77447?
ZIP code 77447 in Hockley, TX has a population of 11,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77447?
The median household income in ZIP 77447 is $116,925, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77447?
The median home value in ZIP 77447 is $326,400, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77447?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77447 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77447?
ZIP code 77447 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 3,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77447?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77447 are: Construction (64), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Wholesale trade (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77447?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77447 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 77447?
In ZIP code 77447, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 77447?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77447 is 33.4 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 77447?
In ZIP code 77447, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77447?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77447 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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