ZIP Code 77009 in Houston, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Houston, Texas
County:Harris County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:37:51 PM
Population:36,425 [See All]
Area Codes:713 / 832
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.7923, -95.3688
Land Area:6.195 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77009 has 36,425 residents and 15,033 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.6%) and White (43.4%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:36,425Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:36,107Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:44,148Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,879.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$81,921Source: Census ACS
Households:15,033Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$403,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--38,68639,05039,72539,36139,26038,01937,75136,26036,14737,14937,65436,87236,107
Decennial Census38,094------------------36,425------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 36.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1531,0531,0569799931,5241,8521,6621,2801,2721,1331,106975935618317218189
Female1,1771,0589079319641,6051,8281,5951,1691,1441,0801,0111,011933640424334299
Total2,3302,1111,9631,9101,9573,1293,6803,2572,4492,4162,2132,1171,9861,8681,258741552488
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,82032.15%
Black:2,6065.30%
Hispanic:*20,97442.62%
Asian:7431.51%
American Indian:4870.99%
Hawaiian:130.03%
Other:8,56817.41%
Total:49,211100%
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:18,31550.28%36.5 years
Females:18,11049.72%36.7 years
Total:36,425100%36.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,19978.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:6871.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,3469.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,87520.00%
Total Population:36,107100%
Total Native Population:28,88680.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:7,22120.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $81,921, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,292), is up $40,222 (96.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,605. Family households earn a median of $95,811 versus $64,644 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,167). By gender, male median income is $70,023 and female is $60,617, which is far above the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $9,406 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,699$42,944$44,651$45,016$43,830$47,011$49,383$53,116$56,316$61,296$68,587$77,817$81,921
Median Family Income$45,970$47,610$48,232$48,985$48,686$50,214$54,773$65,090$70,319$69,656$77,900$89,063$95,811
Median NonFamily Income$32,232$31,556$33,829$34,526$34,044$37,295$39,461$41,373$42,253$47,485$47,845$55,194$64,644
Median Male Income$37,453$39,773$38,772$39,483$36,870$41,768$41,663$46,000$48,157$50,618$52,967$62,144$70,023
Median Female Income$33,647$34,640$37,881$39,897$40,230$40,933$45,011$44,647$44,892$46,163$50,507$56,747$60,617
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:19,61665.54%
Unemployed:7392.47%
Not In Labor Force:9,57331.99%
Total:29,928100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:9,40147.93%
Service:2,41712.32%
Sales and Office:3,60018.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,54412.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,6548.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,616100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $403,600, which is considerably higher than the state median ($260,400), is up $255,800 (173.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,400. The median gross rent is $1,229, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $486 (65.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $344. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.70% (48.52% with a mortgage, 51.48% free-and-clear) and renters 41.30% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.81%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$147,800$155,600$163,000$174,300$195,600$227,000$250,800$269,400$281,200$279,200$321,000$383,000$403,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4136.56%
$500 to $999:1,61725.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,95831.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,11917.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:5188.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:2574.08%
$3,000 or more:1051.67%
No Rent:3084.89%
Total:6,295100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$743$746$781$780$816$836$877$893$885$915$995$1,101$1,229
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,34128.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,60530.21%
Renter Occupied:6,29541.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,241100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,24185.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,64914.81%
Total Housing Units:17,890100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:13,37574.76%
Multi-Family Units:4,46024.93%
Other Units:550.31%
Total Housing Units:17,890100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 39.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 77.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 11.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.80 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 elementary (39.82%). College enrollment is 22.72%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3,85614.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,9737.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,61521.24%
Some college, no degree:3,45813.08%
Associate's degree:1,1944.52%
Bachelor's degree:5,82522.04%
Graduate or professional degree:4,51117.07%
Total:26,432100%
High school or higher:20,60377.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,33639.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:21,99357.40%
Public Insurance:10,03526.19%
No Insurance:6,28416.40%
Total:38,312100%
Has Health Insurance:32,02883.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty20.1%21.8%22.6%22.6%21.5%21.6%20.9%17.5%16.2%13.6%9.9%8.2%8.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:5297.31%
Kindergarten:4656.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,88339.82%
High school (grades 9-12):1,71823.73%
College or graduate school:1,64522.72%
Total:7,240100%
Early Childhood:99413.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,06669.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77009 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 797 business establishments, employing about 6,348 people with an annual payroll of $262,064,000. USPS data shows 18,319 residential mailboxes and 1,038 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,319Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,038Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:23,881Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:13,161Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,109Source: USPS
# of Businesses:797Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$63,434,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$262,064,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,348Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77009 is located in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 18th and 29th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 77009. It covers 6.195 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:7,274,714Source: Census
MSA:Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:6.195 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.008 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:18,29Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:235.2, 187.07 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


77010 | | 77008

Schools in ZIP Code 77009


ZIP Code 77009 is in the Houston Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 13 public schools and 1 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.

Browning El 607 Northwood St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Northside H S 1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Hogg Middle 1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Jefferson El 5000 Sharman St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Texans Can Academy - Houston North 3401 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy 2101 S St
Houston, TX 77009
Texas Serenity Academy - Gano 4637 Gano
Houston, TX 77009
Looscan El 3800 Robertson St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Marshall Middle 1115 Noble St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Sherman El 1909 Mckee St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Travis El 3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Martinez C El 901 Hays St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Ketelsen El 600 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
District: Houston Independent School District
Bayou Village School 3701 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77009


University Of Houston-Downtown 1 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-1014
Type: Post Secondary
Culinary Institute Inc 7070 Allensby
Houston, TX 77022-4322
Type: Post Secondary
South Texas College Of Law Houston 1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002-7006
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Barber College - Branch Campus #5 4473 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77022
Type: Post Secondary
Houston Community College 3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Type: Post Secondary
Houston School Of Carpentry 3522 Polk St
Houston, TX 77003
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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