77079 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77079 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,097 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,164 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,884 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,960 |
| Median Home Value: | $604,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7780, -95.6031 |
Population Information (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,097 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,083 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,014 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,412 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,845 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,735 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,424 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,876 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,036 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,723 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,349 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,017 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,624 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,561 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,074 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 421 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $604,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,582 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,960 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,717 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,243 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,264 | 53.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,453 | 47.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,805 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 775 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 665 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,250 | 5.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,418 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,184 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,369 | 41.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,144 | 26.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,164 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $160,437 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,385 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,884 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,370 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,659 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 711 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,993 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,857 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,561 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,225 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,583 | 64.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,032 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,647 | 10.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,147 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,672 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,770 | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,687 | 19.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,305 | 12.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 128 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 246 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,008 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 450 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 166 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 734 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 741 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,120 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,436 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,261 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,961 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,263 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,585 | 26.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,824 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 846 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 397 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 311 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,713 | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,286 | 7.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,074 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,554 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 675 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,276 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,024 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 331 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,745 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,248 | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,557 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 782 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 778 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 329 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,572 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,958 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,462 | 18.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,525 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,150 | 88.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,395 | 17.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,285 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 397 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 151 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,128 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,507 | 40.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,758 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 67 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 398 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,755 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 752 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,706 | 29.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,925 | 24.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,143 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 795 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,548 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,750 | 23.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,200 | 26.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 455 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 78 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 39 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 381 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,710 | 23.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,470 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,701 | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,228 | 26.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,470 | 9.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,608 | 40.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,058 | 58.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 398 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,071 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,399 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,849 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 94 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 287 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 341 | 4.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,025 | 14.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 940 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,411 | 47.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,009 | 13.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,538 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,031 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,582 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,717 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,020 | 51.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,698 | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,408 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,607 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,845 | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,031 | 22.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,994 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,093 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,760 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 319 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 649 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,219 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 868 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 712 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,319 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,236 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,158 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,593 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 894 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,097 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,216 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 356 | 16.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 975 | 44.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 885 | 39.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,404 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,277 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,337 | 69.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,630 | 26.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 873 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 310 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,159 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 932 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,938 | 959.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,938 | 959.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,938 | 959.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,532 | 164.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 513 | 55.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 53 | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,835 | 304.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 238 | 25.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,685 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,709 | 66.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,976 | 33.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,729 | 14.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,950 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,015 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,282 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,717 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,489 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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