PlainZIP

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
$116,925
Median income
$326,400
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,294. Poverty here runs at 6.4%, with unemployment measured 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 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. To put 77447 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77447?

34.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 10.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%

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

How ZIP 77447 ranks nationally

Hockley, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,925 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77447 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77447 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 77447 ranks #3 of 5 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
77484 Waller, TX 11,068 6.2 mi
77377 Tomball, TX 28,708 8.9 mi
77355 Magnolia, TX 24,010 8.9 mi
77433 Cypress, TX 50,539 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Hockley, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.