Webster, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77598
Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,059
- 735/sq mi High-density area
- $60,977
- Median income Below-median income area
- $240,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Webster pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 735
- people per sq mi
- 23%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77598 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77598 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Webster, Harris County, Texas, with 23,059 residents across 31.4 square miles, a density of 735 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77598 reports a modest median household income of $60,977 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,107. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $240,700 (3% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,355; 23.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 77598 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 77598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Webster, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,107
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77598 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Webster, 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)
$60,977 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
13,594housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 77598 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77573
League City (77573)
71,580 residents
- 77089
Houston (77089)
48,685 residents
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
47,636 residents
- 77034
Houston (77034)
33,678 residents
- 77062 25,152
Houston (77062)
25,152 residents
- 77505 23,223
Pasadena (77505)
23,223 residents
- 77598 23,059
Webster (77598)
23,059 residents
- 77586 20,970
Seabrook (77586)
20,970 residents
- 77059 16,949
Houston (77059)
16,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77598 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77598 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77059
Houston (77059)
$161,944 median income
- 77546
Friendswood (77546)
$123,756 median income
- 77573
League City (77573)
$122,722 median income
- 77586
Seabrook (77586)
$114,057 median income
- 77062
Houston (77062)
$103,889 median income
- 77505
Pasadena (77505)
$98,125 median income
- 77565
Kemah (77565)
$95,268 median income
- 77089
Houston (77089)
$88,140 median income
- 77058
Houston (77058)
$68,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77598 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77598, 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 (23,059 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 77598 in?
ZIP code 77598 (Webster) 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 77598?
ZIP code 77598 in Webster, TX has a population of 23,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77598?
The median household income in ZIP 77598 is $60,977, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77598?
The median home value in ZIP 77598 is $240,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77598?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77598 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77598?
ZIP code 77598 has 1,115 business establishments employing approximately 23,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77598?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77598 are: Health care and social assistance (269), Retail trade (190), Accommodation and food services (176). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77598?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77598 increased by 11.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 77598?
In ZIP code 77598, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 77598?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77598 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77598?
In ZIP code 77598, approximately 23.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77598?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77598 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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