ZIP Code 77060 in Houston, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Houston, Texas
County:Harris County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:39:26 PM
Population:42,707 [See All]
Area Codes:832 / 281 / 346 / 713
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.9340, -95.3960
Land Area:8.149 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77060 has 42,707 residents and 14,462 households (average 2.95 persons per household). The median age is 28.8 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.4%) and Other / Two or More Races (41.1%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (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:42,707Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:44,920Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:45,961Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,240.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$37,843Source: Census ACS
Households:14,462Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$144,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.95Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.52Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--42,53244,62544,28443,88145,64844,01044,54944,82845,64245,37647,34946,26644,920
Decennial Census40,830------------------42,707------
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: 28.8

Male Median Age: 28.8

Female Median Age: 28.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,9392,0331,8551,7711,8011,7931,8671,7321,4421,2941,06499978754632017810382
Female1,8771,8661,7951,6461,8961,9601,7431,5641,4091,2061,083900802537375203123116
Total3,8163,8993,6503,4173,6973,7533,6103,2962,8512,5002,1471,8991,5891,083695381226198
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,00610.69%
Black:8,84413.50%
Hispanic:*30,94147.22%
Asian:3980.61%
American Indian:7431.13%
Hawaiian:440.07%
Other:17,55626.79%
Total:65,532100%
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:21,60650.59%28.8 years
Females:21,10149.41%28.8 years
Total:42,707100%28.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,36056.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5121.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,9696.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:16,07942.40%
Total Population:44,920100%
Total Native Population:25,87257.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:19,04842.40%
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 $37,843, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,932 (35.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,837. Family households earn a median of $38,508 versus $31,264 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,244). By gender, male median income is $35,050 and female is $27,394, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,656 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.6%).

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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$27,911$28,734$27,750$26,427$25,968$27,439$28,948$30,342$31,006$31,173$34,195$37,041$37,843
Median Family Income$27,060$28,516$28,044$27,118$26,116$27,957$29,550$31,192$31,675$30,932$34,231$37,424$38,508
Median NonFamily Income$23,699$24,064$22,481$22,517$22,685$24,087$24,077$25,040$26,214$27,583$28,670$29,722$31,264
Median Male Income$26,754$28,131$28,263$26,820$25,984$27,494$27,415$28,535$30,195$29,932$31,833$35,580$35,050
Median Female Income$20,145$20,681$22,307$23,246$23,360$23,943$23,410$23,366$21,938$22,153$24,318$25,681$27,394
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:19,31960.38%
Unemployed:1,3184.12%
Not In Labor Force:11,35935.50%
Total:31,996100%
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:2,01010.40%
Service:5,33827.63%
Sales and Office:3,38817.54%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4,55023.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,03320.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,319100%
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 $144,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $52,800 (57.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,300. The median gross rent is $1,024, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $331 (47.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $210. Of occupied housing, owners make up 22.95% (43.03% with a mortgage, 56.97% free-and-clear) and renters 77.05% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.15%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$92,100$92,200$90,400$86,400$87,800$89,900$95,700$99,100$104,600$103,200$109,400$126,600$144,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2412.07%
$500 to $999:5,24144.94%
$1,000 to $1,499:4,85141.60%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,25410.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:20.02%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:720.62%
Total:11,661100%
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$693$687$706$716$707$713$755$794$814$846$895$974$1,024
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,4959.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,97913.08%
Renter Occupied:11,66177.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,135100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,13590.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,5259.15%
Total Housing Units:16,660100%
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:4,84629.09%
Multi-Family Units:11,19767.21%
Other Units:6173.70%
Total Housing Units:16,660100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 7.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 55.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 44.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 24.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 36.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.31%). College enrollment is 12.39%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:6,05724.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5,26320.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,61630.20%
Some college, no degree:3,75814.90%
Associate's degree:7542.99%
Bachelor's degree:1,1484.55%
Graduate or professional degree:6232.47%
Total:25,219100%
High school or higher:13,89955.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,7717.02%
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:10,94623.77%
Public Insurance:15,34833.32%
No Insurance:19,76542.91%
Total:46,059100%
Has Health Insurance:26,29457.09%
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 Poverty34.1%36.5%37.7%40.1%40.8%38.3%36.0%33.1%32.5%37.1%34.9%34.3%36.0%
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:6445.01%
Kindergarten:1,1078.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,72252.31%
High school (grades 9-12):2,78621.68%
College or graduate school:1,59212.39%
Total:12,851100%
Early Childhood:1,75113.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10,61582.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77060 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 954 business establishments, employing about 23,566 people with an annual payroll of $1,753,727,000. USPS data shows 15,580 residential mailboxes and 2,300 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,580Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,300Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,178Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,732Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:10,710Source: USPS
# of Businesses:954Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$424,145,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,753,727,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:23,566Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77060 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 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 77060. It covers 8.149 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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:8.149 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.007 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


77061 | | 77059

Schools in ZIP Code 77060


ZIP Code 77060 is in the Aldine Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Odom El 14701 Henry Rd
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
Thompson El 220 Casa Grande Dr
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
School Of Science And Technology Excellence 330 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060
Carson Parke 262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
Black El 160 Millstream
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
Griggs Ec/Pk/K 801 Regional Park Dr
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
Greenspoint El 18020 Chisolm Trail
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
Marcella El 16250 Cotillion Dr
Houston, TX 77060
District: Aldine Independent School District
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy 17770 Imperial Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77060
Second Chance Technology Edge 100 Glenborough Dr
Houston, TX 77067
District: Private SchoolNearby
Eternity Christian School 1122 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dar Ul Arqam School North 11815 Adel Rd
Houston, TX 77067
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77060


Fortis Institute 450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200
Houston, TX 77060
Type: Post Secondary
Interactive College Of Technology 16801 Greenspoint Park Drive Suite 150
Houston, TX 77060-2303
Type: Post Secondary
Tulsa Welding School-Houston 243a Greens Road
Houston, TX 77060-2100
Type: Post Secondary
Remington College-North Houston Campus 11310 Greens Crossing Blvd, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77067
Type: Post Secondary
Houston Barber School 313 Rankin Road
Houston, TX 77073-4400
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc. 721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
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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