PlainZIP

Highlands, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77562

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

10,459
272/sq mi
$57,364
Median income
$217,700
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
272
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77562 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highlands, Harris County, Texas, home to 10,459 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77562 reports a modest median household income of $57,364 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,581. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 9.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $217,700 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77562 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highlands, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77562.

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 77562, Highlands, 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

10,459

Population

38.4

Area (sq mi)

272

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77562?

40.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%

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?

$57,364

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,581

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77562 ranks nationally

Highlands, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,364 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,112

Total Housing Units

3,427

Occupied Units

685

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$217,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1984

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

-12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77562 have decreased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 212
2021 +17.9% 250
2022 +25.5% 314
2023 +2.6% 322
2024 -12.7% 281

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 123 business establishments in ZIP 77562, employing approximately 1,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,891,000.

123

Businesses

1,788

Employees

$94.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.8%
Construction 8 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.7%
Manufacturing 6 4.9%
Wholesale trade 6 4.9%
Finance and insurance 4 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77562 vs 77049 →

ZIP 77562 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 77562 ranks #0 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 77562 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 77562 ranks #null 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 5.6 mi
77530 Channelview, TX 31,086 4.6 mi
77532 Crosby, TX 26,236 6.9 mi
77521 Baytown, TX 49,507 5.7 mi
77571 La Porte, TX 35,666 9.7 mi
77520 Baytown, TX 36,489 7.2 mi
77015 Houston, TX 53,621 8.5 mi
77044 Houston, TX 30,949 8.7 mi
77536 Deer Park, TX 30,690 10.0 mi
77503 Pasadena, TX 24,251 10.9 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 Highlands, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77562 in? ▼
ZIP code 77562 (Highlands) 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 77562? ▼
ZIP code 77562 in Highlands, TX has a population of 10,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77562 is $57,364, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77562 is $217,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77562 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77562? ▼
ZIP code 77562 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77562 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (16), Transportation and warehousing (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77562? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77562 decreased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 77562? ▼
In ZIP code 77562, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 77562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77562 is 30.0 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 77562? ▼
In ZIP code 77562, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77562 is 10.4% 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.