PlainZIP

South Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77587

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

16,568
2,161/sq mi
$53,497
Median income
$189,300
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,161
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77587 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Houston, Harris County, Texas, home to 16,568 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 2,161 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77587 reports a modest median household income of $53,497 (29% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,830. Local economic indicators show a 26.1% poverty rate alongside 8.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $189,300 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,212 per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 31 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 77587 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 77587

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77587.

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 77587, South Houston, 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

16,568

Population

7.7

Area (sq mi)

2,161

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77587?

31.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

33.2%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%

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?

$53,497

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$21,830

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77587 ranks nationally

South Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,497 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,487

Total Housing Units

4,998

Occupied Units

489

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$189,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,212

Median Rent

1969

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

+39.4%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77587 have increased 39.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.0% 233
2020 +17.5% 274
2021 +4.3% 286
2022 +39.4% 398
2024 – 374

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 337 business establishments in ZIP 77587, employing approximately 3,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,628,000.

337

Businesses

3,391

Employees

$170.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 22.0%
Manufacturing 47 13.9%
Construction 37 11.0%
Wholesale trade 36 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 8.3%
Finance and insurance 23 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 12 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 2.4%
Information 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%

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 77587 vs 77502 →

ZIP 77587 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 77587 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 77587 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 77587 ranks #5 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
77502 Pasadena, TX 37,995 2.2 mi
77017 Houston, TX 32,561 2.4 mi
77504 Pasadena, TX 24,529 2.5 mi
77061 Houston, TX 24,457 3.3 mi
77075 Houston, TX 37,388 3.6 mi
77089 Houston, TX 48,685 5.1 mi
77034 Houston, TX 33,678 3.7 mi
77506 Pasadena, TX 35,977 4.1 mi
77547 Galena Park, TX 9,735 5.2 mi
77087 Houston, TX 36,399 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
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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 South Houston, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77587 in? ▼
ZIP code 77587 (South Houston) 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 77587? ▼
ZIP code 77587 in South Houston, TX has a population of 16,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77587? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77587 is $53,497, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77587? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77587 is $189,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77587? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77587 is Two or More Ethnicities at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77587? ▼
ZIP code 77587 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 3,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77587? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77587 are: Retail trade (74), Manufacturing (47), Construction (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77587? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77587 increased by 39.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 77587? ▼
In ZIP code 77587, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 77587? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77587 is 30.5 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 77587? ▼
In ZIP code 77587, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77587? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77587 is 26.1% 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.