77009 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77009 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,872 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,817 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,615 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,426 |
| Median Home Value: | $383,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7953, -95.3676 |
Population Information (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,872 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,581 | 53.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,291 | 46.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,308 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,025 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,030 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,759 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,924 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,384 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,909 | 16.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,898 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,154 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,247 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,187 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,459 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 588 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $383,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,101 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,426 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,088 | 86.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,338 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,026 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,062 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,826 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,113 | 15.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,030 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,925 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,510 | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,179 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,832 | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,237 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77009 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,817 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,710 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,063 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,615 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,454 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,764 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 687 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,789 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,730 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,632 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,357 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,333 | 47.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,372 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 348 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,210 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,222 | 25.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,385 | 17.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,338 | 38.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,542 | 55.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18,043 | 48.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 235 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 102 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,162 | 5.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77009 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,033 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 525 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,018 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,027 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,232 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,475 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,957 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,135 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,158 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,528 | 16.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77009 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,860 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,618 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 797 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 227 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,387 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77009 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 795 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,355 | 11.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,392 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 604 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,854 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 917 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,270 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,540 | 17.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,563 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,018 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 998 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 302 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,788 | 80.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,266 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,738 | 26.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,054 | 19.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77009 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,641 | 83.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,308 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,072 | 13.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 868 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 161 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,550 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77009 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,700 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 513 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,074 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 732 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 293 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 560 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,460 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 94 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77009 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 197 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,805 | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,013 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 443 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 693 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 803 | 4.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,198 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,670 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,953 | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,651 | 32.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77009 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,021 | 5.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,824 | 16.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,421 | 36.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,918 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,054 | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 188 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77009 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,423 | 49.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 105 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,472 | 49.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77009 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,443 | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,375 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,155 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,115 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77009 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 107 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 800 | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 819 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,176 | 13.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,370 | 26.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,628 | 29.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 596 | 6.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77009 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,796 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $563 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,101 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,088 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,282 | 41.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,662 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,709 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,988 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,271 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,834 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77009 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,470 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,447 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,330 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 435 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,763 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,274 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77009 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,551 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 516 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 488 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,241 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,642 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,664 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,342 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 795 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,842 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,648 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,367 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,047 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77009 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,075 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,231 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,344 | 79.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 829 | 19.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 202 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77009 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,296 | 79.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 636 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,576 | 1191.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,576 | 1191.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,576 | 1191.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 127 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 127 | 20.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,618 | 1040.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77009 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,564 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,768 | 51.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,796 | 48.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,358 | 44.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 840 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 590 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77009 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,088 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,790 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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