ZIP Code 77598
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Webster · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 23,059
- Median income
- $60,977
- Median home value
- $240,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 31.4 sq mi
735/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Chicago
ZIP code 77598 in Webster, Texas has a population of 23,059. The median household income is $60,977, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $240,700, 13% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77598 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.4 square miles in Webster, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 23,059 residents, producing a population density of 735 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 77598 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77598 sits at $60,977 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,107. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $240,700 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,355 per month, and 23.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77598 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77598 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 77598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77598.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
269 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
190 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
176 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 67
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 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 77598, Webster, 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
23,059
Population
31.4
Area (sq mi)
735
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77598?
34.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
18.3%
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?
$60,977
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$42,107
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 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?
13,594
Total Housing Units
12,494
Occupied Units
1,100
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,355
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2021)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77598 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -11.0% | 154 |
| 2018 | +11.7% | 172 |
| 2019 | +0.9% | 173 |
| 2020 | +11.2% | 192 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 215 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,115 business establishments in ZIP 77598, employing approximately 23,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,321,676,000.
1,115
Businesses
23,542
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 269 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 190 | 17.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 176 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 40 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.6% |
| Information | 13 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
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 77598 vs 77062 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77062 | Houston, TX | 25,152 | 2.6 mi |
| 77058 | Houston, TX | 16,406 | 3.2 mi |
| 77546 | Friendswood, TX | 47,636 | 3.7 mi |
| 77059 | Houston, TX | 16,949 | 4.9 mi |
| 77573 | League City, TX | 71,580 | 3.9 mi |
| 77565 | Kemah, TX | 5,790 | 6.4 mi |
| 77505 | Pasadena, TX | 23,223 | 7.5 mi |
| 77034 | Houston, TX | 33,678 | 6.4 mi |
| 77089 | Houston, TX | 48,685 | 6.3 mi |
| 77586 | Seabrook, TX | 20,970 | 6.9 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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