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 High-density area
- $57,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $217,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77562 (Highlands, TX) fell -12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.2 in 2023 to 281.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,581. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,700 (12% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,058; 80.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77562 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 77562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highlands, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77562.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77562?
40.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
15.3%
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?
$57,364
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,581
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77562 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Highlands, 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)
$57,364 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
4,112housing units
4,112
Total Housing Units
3,427
Occupied Units
685
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,700
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77015
Houston (77015)
53,621 residents
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
49,507 residents
- 77520
Baytown (77520)
36,489 residents
- 77571
La Porte (77571)
35,666 residents
- 77530
Channelview (77530)
31,086 residents
- 77044
Houston (77044)
30,949 residents
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
30,690 residents
- 77049
Houston (77049)
28,521 residents
- 77532
Crosby (77532)
26,236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77562 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77536
Deer Park (77536)
$102,045 median income
- 77044
Houston (77044)
$95,000 median income
- 77532
Crosby (77532)
$92,201 median income
- 77571
La Porte (77571)
$81,850 median income
- 77521
Baytown (77521)
$73,629 median income
- 77503
Pasadena (77503)
$66,797 median income
- 77049
Houston (77049)
$62,971 median income
- 77530
Channelview (77530)
$62,195 median income
- 77015
Houston (77015)
$57,753 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77562, 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 (10,459 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 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.
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