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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
$60,977
Median income
$240,700
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Webster pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

31th 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,107. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77598?

34.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 16.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%

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

How ZIP 77598 ranks nationally

Webster, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,977 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

Owner 23.1%
Renter 76.9%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77598 ranks #7 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 77598 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 77598 ranks #null 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
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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77429 standard
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Pop: 70,837

Related Areas

Harris County Webster, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.