77055 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77055 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,362 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,743 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,268 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,452 |
| Median Home Value: | $579,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7969, -95.4927 |
Population Information (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,362 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,767 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,595 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,862 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,314 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,629 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,109 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,827 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,923 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,753 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,952 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,425 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,448 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,320 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,513 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 287 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $579,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,171 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,452 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,885 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,567 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,290 | 45.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,595 | 54.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,621 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,294 | 15.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,142 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,745 | 20.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,856 | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,416 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,858 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,310 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,743 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,238 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,268 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,244 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,842 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,325 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,546 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,248 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,126 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,446 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,617 | 42.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,404 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 752 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,417 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,041 | 30.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,131 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 17,681 | 40.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,029 | 53.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,677 | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 225 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 245 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,882 | 18.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 914 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 553 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,246 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,601 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,692 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,279 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,762 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,605 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,208 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,025 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,707 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,767 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 399 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 690 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,933 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 861 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,132 | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,189 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 758 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,862 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 878 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 167 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,898 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,724 | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,789 | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,133 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,272 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 179 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,285 | 74.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,847 | 55.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,237 | 25.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,711 | 24.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,976 | 88.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,077 | 19.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,597 | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 419 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 261 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,590 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,218 | 47.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 497 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 296 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 725 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,764 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,047 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,672 | 21.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 233 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 224 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,573 | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,093 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,202 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,003 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,220 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,043 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,575 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 351 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 168 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 550 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,154 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,143 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,433 | 31.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,339 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 833 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,360 | 40.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,168 | 57.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 172 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,335 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,731 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,397 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,422 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 95 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 227 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 410 | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 296 | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 650 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,518 | 20.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,753 | 37.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,341 | 18.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,350 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $867 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,171 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.38 |
Households (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,885 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,403 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,139 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,300 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,678 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,396 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,776 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,385 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,739 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,495 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,506 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,214 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,528 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,052 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 724 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,684 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,547 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,521 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,507 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,022 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,996 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,233 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 361 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,558 | 60.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,314 | 31.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,398 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,337 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,406 | 69.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,332 | 21.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 454 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 599 | 9.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,185 | 65.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 684 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,177 | 2218.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,177 | 2218.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,177 | 2218.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 605 | 88.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 258 | 37.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 50 | 7.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,870 | 1735.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 226 | 33.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,500 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,795 | 46.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 21,705 | 53.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 18,533 | 45.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,195 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,197 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 780 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,885 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,944 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
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