77040 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77040 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,762 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,685 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,507 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,203 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,400 |
| Land Area: | 13.8 sq miles
35.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8765, -95.5322 |
Population Information (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,762 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,157 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,605 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,369 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,663 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,062 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,355 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,452 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,094 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,316 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,387 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,747 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,881 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,612 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,534 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 290 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,246 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,203 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,348 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 855 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,392 | 51.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,956 | 48.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,224 | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,340 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,473 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,140 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,052 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,099 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,533 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,685 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,429 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,598 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,507 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,720 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,118 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,602 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,398 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,864 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,800 | 7.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,357 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 97 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,219 | 44.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,187 | 16.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 361 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,245 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,554 | 13.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,185 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,827 | 27.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 25,605 | 51.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 16,075 | 32.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,194 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 969 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,367 | 14.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 911 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 681 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,674 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,716 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,339 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,253 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,184 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,575 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,646 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,369 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,450 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,072 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 599 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 134 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 370 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,039 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 659 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,300 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,412 | 14.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 852 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,384 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,417 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 271 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,368 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,157 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,023 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,629 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,235 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 411 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 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 (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,152 | 80.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,491 | 55.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,046 | 32.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,455 | 19.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,100 | 87.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,431 | 18.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,880 | 10.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 837 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,018 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,453 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,198 | 53.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 610 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,080 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,546 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,343 | 12.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,719 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 498 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 110 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,083 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,612 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,522 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,647 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,412 | 28.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 990 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 698 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 8 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 231 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 665 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,415 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,396 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,127 | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,294 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,142 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 81 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,730 | 58.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 246 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,022 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,247 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,874 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,205 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 531 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 228 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,594 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,477 | 26.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,529 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,813 | 19.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 165 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $652 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,246 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,348 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,160 | 39.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,536 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,130 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,676 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,845 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,971 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,839 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,703 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,640 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 311 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,040 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,560 | 40.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,229 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 715 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 685 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,030 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,832 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,967 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,829 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,069 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,607 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,688 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 725 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,486 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,477 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,880 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,012 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,850 | 80.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 883 | 14.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 299 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 279 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,440 | 69.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 998 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,322 | 1535.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,322 | 1535.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,322 | 1535.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 288 | 28.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 281 | 28.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,357 | 1138.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,393 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,091 | 49.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,302 | 50.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19,060 | 41.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 544 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,455 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 243 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,348 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,530 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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