ZIP Code 77587
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South Houston · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 16,568
- Median income
- $53,497
- Median home value
- $189,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.3%
- Land area
- 7.7 sq mi
2,161/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77587 in South Houston, Texas has a population of 16,568. The median household income is $53,497, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $189,300, 32% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77587 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.7 square miles in South Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 16,568 residents, producing a population density of 2,161 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77587 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77587 sits at $53,497 (29% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,830. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. 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, a direct signal of whether 77587 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77587 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77587
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77587.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 77587?
31.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
33.2%
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?
$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
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?
5,487
Total Housing Units
4,998
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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