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Channelview, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77530

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

31,086
909/sq mi
$62,195
Median income
$180,800
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Channelview pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
909
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77530 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Channelview, Harris County, Texas, with 31,086 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 909 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77530 reports a modest median household income of $62,195 (18% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,878. Local economic indicators show a 17.9% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $180,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,160 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77530, 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 77530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Channelview, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77530.

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 77530, Channelview, 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

31,086

Population

34.2

Area (sq mi)

909

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77530?

32.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

33.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.6%
African American 11.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%

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?

$62,195

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$25,878

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77530 ranks nationally

Channelview, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,195 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,468

Total Housing Units

9,437

Occupied Units

1,031

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$180,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,160

Median Rent

1986

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

-5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77530 have decreased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 240
2021 +12.4% 270
2022 +22.1% 330
2023 +10.2% 364
2024 -5.1% 345

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 77530, employing approximately 11,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,067,036,000.

418

Businesses

11,576

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 62 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 12.2%
Retail trade 50 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.5%
Construction 44 10.5%
Manufacturing 33 7.9%
Wholesale trade 31 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 22 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Finance and insurance 11 2.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 77530 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 77530 ranks #6 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 77530 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 77530 ranks #6 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
77049 Houston, TX 28,521 3.8 mi
77015 Houston, TX 53,621 4.1 mi
77536 Deer Park, TX 30,690 6.2 mi
77562 Highlands, TX 10,459 4.6 mi
77013 Houston, TX 17,602 7.6 mi
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 6.6 mi
77521 Baytown, TX 49,507 8.8 mi
77571 La Porte, TX 35,666 7.6 mi
77506 Pasadena, TX 35,977 7.4 mi
77520 Baytown, TX 36,489 7.6 mi

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Related Areas

Harris County Channelview, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77530 in? ▼
ZIP code 77530 (Channelview) 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 77530? ▼
ZIP code 77530 in Channelview, TX has a population of 31,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77530 is $62,195, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77530 is $180,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77530 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77530? ▼
ZIP code 77530 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 11,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77530 are: Transportation and warehousing (62), Accommodation and food services (51), Retail trade (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77530? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77530 decreased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 77530? ▼
In ZIP code 77530, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 77530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77530 is 29.2 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 77530? ▼
In ZIP code 77530, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77530 is 17.9% 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.