77072 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77072 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 61,688 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,886 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,723 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,495 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7004, -95.5850 |
Population Information (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 61,688 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,704 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,984 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,157 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,012 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,229 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,618 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,882 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,405 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,758 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,155 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,323 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,637 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,320 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,234 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 958 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,174 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,495 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,899 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,596 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,500 | 45.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,399 | 55.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,790 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7,212 | 19.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,423 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,891 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,257 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,927 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,407 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,673 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 69.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,886 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,290 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,547 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,723 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,845 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,129 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,716 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,249 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,916 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,485 | 8.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,411 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 317 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,098 | 19.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,448 | 23.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 607 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 14,129 | 22.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11,355 | 18.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,051 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 19,627 | 31.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 29,580 | 48.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17,487 | 28.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,126 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 232 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10,735 | 17.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77072 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,327 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,177 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,769 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,031 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,907 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,396 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,307 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,829 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 547 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 609 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77072 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,595 | 67.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,959 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,701 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 327 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 630 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,535 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77072 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 222 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,233 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,961 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 611 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,308 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,308 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,315 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,739 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,067 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,921 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,635 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 666 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77072 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 (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,869 | 69.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,549 | 38.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,283 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 18,678 | 30.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77072 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,112 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,686 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,827 | 9.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,559 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 760 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,673 | 24.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77072 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,428 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,450 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 510 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 908 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,203 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,784 | 13.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,930 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 282 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77072 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 197 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,925 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,246 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,801 | 28.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 7,619 | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,941 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 428 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 248 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 62 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77072 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 612 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,976 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,037 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,581 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,113 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 176 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77072 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,170 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,437 | 71.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77072 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,700 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,235 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,615 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,349 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77072 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 404 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,248 | 14.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,853 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,105 | 36.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,683 | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 138 | 1.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,455 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,174 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.38 |
Households (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,899 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,535 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,389 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,384 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,297 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,825 | 41.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,390 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77072 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,091 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,303 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,718 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 180 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,236 | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,391 | 43.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77072 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,850 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 594 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 689 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,782 | 41.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,868 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,917 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,401 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,040 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 61,547 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,681 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,316 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,480 | 45.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,885 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77072 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,699 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,540 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,601 | 77.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,323 | 15.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 630 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 616 | 7.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,591 | 49.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 843 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 31,097 | 3688.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 31,097 | 3688.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 31,097 | 3688.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 90 | 10.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,315 | 393.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14,844 | 1760.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 165 | 19.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77072 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 58,531 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,222 | 31.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 40,309 | 68.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24,338 | 41.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,550 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11,590 | 19.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,831 | 4.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77072 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,899 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,760 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
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