ZIP Code 77004 in Houston, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Houston, Texas
County:Harris County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:39:26 AM
Population:37,005 [See All]
Area Codes:281 / 346 / 621 / 713 / 832
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.7272, -95.3618
Land Area:5.241 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77004 has 37,005 residents and 15,196 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 30.9 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Black or African American (41.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (30.2%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:37,005Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:35,997Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:35,060Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7,060.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,199Source: Census ACS
Households:15,196Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$412,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.93Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.41Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,74329,85331,59334,07935,73936,87937,64236,95937,29438,72134,19735,50635,86635,997
Decennial Census32,692------------------37,005--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 30.9

Male Median Age: 32.1

Female Median Age: 29.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7466125171,1783,1052,0371,9881,4051,0479518769941,074806490238114141
Female7615375502,0063,5972,0411,8051,164931721769842846843453329210281
Total1,5071,1491,0673,1846,7024,0783,7932,5691,9781,6721,6451,8361,9201,649943567324422
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,17828.19%
Black:15,49239.07%
Hispanic:*5,69214.35%
Asian:4,69111.83%
American Indian:1850.47%
Hawaiian:200.05%
Other:2,3976.04%
Total:39,655100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:18,31949.50%32.1 years
Females:18,68650.50%29.7 years
Total:37,005100%30.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30,01483.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4091.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,4136.70%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,16115.48%
Total Population:35,997100%
Total Native Population:30,42384.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,57415.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $71,199, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $37,120 (108.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,890. Family households earn a median of $117,560 versus $49,896 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,664). By gender, male median income is $83,743 and female is $73,840, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,903 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.3%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$34,079$39,804$41,983$46,059$47,523$50,681$48,592$50,485$51,309$55,498$57,078$68,141$65,901$71,199
Median Family Income$47,000$55,083$57,760$63,515$63,017$67,056$63,875$71,575$71,393$76,710$79,459$106,008$117,118$117,560
Median NonFamily Income$28,253$29,656$29,982$33,160$36,771$41,235$40,298$42,202$41,961$45,182$47,620$53,971$46,976$49,896
Median Male Income$55,206$59,508$61,033$63,844$62,411$60,000$52,473$55,122$59,159$63,729$66,575$74,329$81,340$83,743
Median Female Income$47,042$48,212$49,013$51,702$51,378$47,477$49,443$51,294$51,974$54,828$63,574$69,177$72,891$73,840
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,19854.13%
Unemployed:2,2617.12%
Not In Labor Force:12,31138.75%
Total:31,770100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10,74762.49%
Service:2,23412.99%
Sales and Office:2,54014.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7204.19%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9575.56%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,198100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $412,800, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $203,800 (97.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,000. The median gross rent is $1,249, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $526 (72.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $197. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.21% (59.94% with a mortgage, 40.06% free-and-clear) and renters 61.79% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.94%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$209,000$200,800$191,700$207,800$215,800$225,600$247,300$271,100$292,800$322,600$334,700$375,500$384,100$412,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:9529.27%
$500 to $999:2,37723.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,70326.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,57115.29%
$2,000 to $2,499:8318.09%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,0049.77%
$3,000 or more:4724.60%
No Rent:3623.52%
Total:10,272100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$723$749$801$864$877$914$957$969$1,052$1,107$1,119$1,269$1,320$1,249
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,80722.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,54415.30%
Renter Occupied:10,27261.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,623100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,62388.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,25411.94%
Total Housing Units:18,877100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,82046.72%
Multi-Family Units:9,88652.37%
Other Units:1710.91%
Total Housing Units:18,877100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 57.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 27.40%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (69.64%). College enrollment is 69.64%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5592.21%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8683.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,09516.19%
Some college, no degree:3,68114.55%
Associate's degree:1,5986.32%
Bachelor's degree:7,36629.12%
Graduate or professional degree:7,12528.17%
Total:25,292100%
High school or higher:23,86594.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14,49157.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:24,39162.83%
Public Insurance:9,85025.37%
No Insurance:4,57911.80%
Total:38,820100%
Has Health Insurance:34,24188.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty24.4%22.0%21.0%18.8%18.2%17.0%18.9%17.8%17.2%18.4%21.7%18.5%18.9%18.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3643.50%
Kindergarten:3263.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,82617.58%
High school (grades 9-12):6376.13%
College or graduate school:7,23469.64%
Total:10,387100%
Early Childhood:6906.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,78926.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77004 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 828 business establishments, employing about 8,467 people with an annual payroll of $424,069,000. USPS data shows 18,166 residential mailboxes and 1,129 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,166Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,129Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,397Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,875Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:7,715Source: USPS
# of Businesses:828Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$101,971,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$424,069,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,467Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77004 is located in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 9th and 18th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 77004. It covers 5.241 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.024 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:5,946,800Source: Census
MSA:Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:5.241 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.024 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09,18Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:165.64, 235.2 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Houston, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4835000Source: Census
Place Name:Houston city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77005 | | 77003

Schools in ZIP Code 77004


ZIP Code 77004 is part of 2 school districts, including: Houston Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Humble Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lockhart El 3200 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Yates H S 3650 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Blackshear El 2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Macgregor El 4801 Labranch St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Houston Academy For International Studies 1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Young Women's College Prep Academy 1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan 2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Energy Institute H S 3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Hcc Life Skills Program 1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Houston Independent School District
Summer Creek H S 14000 Weckford Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
District: Humble Independent School District
The Lawson Academy 5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
A+ Unlimited Potential - University 2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
Yellowstone College Preparatory 3000 Trulley St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77004
Elevate Collegiate 2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
St Mary Of The Purification Catholic School 3002 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Private School
Wheeler Avenue Christian Academy 3810 Ruth St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Private School
St Paul's School 5400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Private School
Yellowstone Academy 3000 Trulley St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Private School
Montessori School Downtown 4510 Caroline St
Houston, TX 77004
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77004


Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Houston 4302 University Drive, Room 212
Houston, TX 77204-2018
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Houston-System Administration 212 Ezekiel Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204-2018
Type: Post Secondary
Houston Community College 3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Type: Post Secondary
South Texas College Of Law Houston 1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002-7006
Type: Post Secondary
University Of St Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006-4696
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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