ZIP Code 77447
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Hockley · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 11,872
- Median income
- $116,925
- Median home value
- $326,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 259.8 sq mi
46/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77447 in Hockley, Texas has a population of 11,872. The median household income is $116,925, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $326,400, 17% above the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 259.8 square miles in Hockley, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 11,872 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 77447 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77447 sits at $116,925 (55% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,294. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $326,400 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,811 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77447 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 77447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,294
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 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?
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
$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.
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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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