| City: | Houston, Texas |
| County: | Harris County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:39:49 PM |
| Population: | 56,271 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 346 / 281 / 832 / 713 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.7006, -95.5857 |
| Land Area: | 7.418 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77072 has 56,271 residents and 17,498 households (average 3.21 persons per household). The median age is 34.9 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.3%) and Other / Two or More Races (29.7%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (6.0%) 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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| 2020 Population: | 56,271Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 58,681Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 61,580Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,585.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,893Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17,498Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $175,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 56,006 | 54,901 | 56,199 | 59,442 | 58,871 | 61,376 | 62,162 | 61,818 | 61,122 | 65,015 | 63,585 | 61,688 | 58,681 |
| Decennial Census | 56,526 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 56,271 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.9
Male Median Age: 33.1
Female Median Age: 36.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,847 | 2,023 | 2,270 | 2,426 | 2,182 | 1,931 | 1,840 | 1,882 | 1,683 | 1,872 | 1,750 | 1,694 | 1,505 | 1,120 | 750 | 537 | 276 | 199 |
| Female | 1,777 | 1,966 | 2,043 | 2,267 | 1,976 | 1,880 | 1,811 | 2,024 | 1,979 | 2,079 | 1,894 | 1,835 | 1,662 | 1,237 | 908 | 550 | 332 | 264 |
| Total | 3,624 | 3,989 | 4,313 | 4,693 | 4,158 | 3,811 | 3,651 | 3,906 | 3,662 | 3,951 | 3,644 | 3,529 | 3,167 | 2,357 | 1,658 | 1,087 | 608 | 463 |
| White: | 7,139 | 9.28% |
| Black: | 10,608 | 13.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 29,431 | 38.24% |
| Asian: | 12,134 | 15.77% |
| American Indian: | 917 | 1.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 25 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 16,701 | 21.70% |
| Total: | 76,955 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 27,787 | 49.38% | 33.1 years |
| Females: | 28,484 | 50.62% | 36.2 years |
| Total: | 56,271 | 100% | 34.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 27,124 | 46.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 973 | 1.66% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14,455 | 24.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16,129 | 52.12% |
| Total Population: | 58,681 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 28,097 | 47.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 30,584 | 52.12% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,893, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,436 (36.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,665. Family households earn a median of $52,365 versus $25,645 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,720). By gender, male median income is $38,107 and female is $31,122, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,985 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.7%, which is slightly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,457 | $35,763 | $35,462 | $37,143 | $37,060 | $39,103 | $41,041 | $41,557 | $41,228 | $46,127 | $46,376 | $50,886 | $49,893 |
| Median Family Income | $37,476 | $37,286 | $36,546 | $37,676 | $38,204 | $40,664 | $42,217 | $44,473 | $44,202 | $49,194 | $48,115 | $52,547 | $52,365 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,442 | $25,928 | $25,713 | $30,384 | $27,352 | $28,864 | $26,905 | $26,750 | $24,494 | $27,411 | $27,959 | $30,848 | $25,645 |
| Median Male Income | $27,600 | $27,638 | $27,472 | $27,387 | $27,241 | $27,586 | $29,207 | $30,478 | $30,751 | $32,489 | $33,345 | $37,114 | $38,107 |
| Median Female Income | $22,382 | $22,622 | $23,532 | $24,434 | $24,094 | $23,351 | $25,347 | $26,934 | $25,290 | $27,197 | $30,788 | $29,998 | $31,122 |
| Employed: | 27,077 | 58.88% |
| Unemployed: | 1,759 | 3.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 17,147 | 37.29% |
| Total: | 45,983 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,212 | 19.25% |
| Service: | 8,313 | 30.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 5,797 | 21.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3,017 | 11.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,738 | 17.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 27,077 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $175,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $77,400 (79.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,900. The median gross rent is $1,248, which is lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $409 (48.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $220. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.07% (41.58% with a mortgage, 58.42% free-and-clear) and renters 54.93% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.27%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,700 | $96,100 | $94,100 | $94,000 | $94,600 | $94,700 | $97,500 | $102,400 | $111,200 | $126,200 | $133,200 | $162,100 | $175,100 |
| Less than $500: | 248 | 2.42% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,207 | 21.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4,544 | 44.27% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,365 | 23.04% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 493 | 4.80% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 24 | 0.23% |
| $3,000 or more: | 46 | 0.45% |
| No Rent: | 338 | 3.29% |
| Total: | 10,265 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $839 | $842 | $827 | $845 | $856 | $875 | $902 | $973 | $1,028 | $1,050 | $1,094 | $1,174 | $1,248 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,502 | 18.74% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,920 | 26.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10,265 | 54.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18,687 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18,687 | 91.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,684 | 8.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,371 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,722 | 57.54% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8,334 | 40.91% |
| Other Units: | 315 | 1.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,371 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.60% 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 70.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 29.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 37.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 37.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 19.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.39%). College enrollment is 26.70%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6,974 | 19.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,958 | 10.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10,269 | 28.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,754 | 15.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,132 | 8.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,600 | 12.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,834 | 5.02% |
| Total: | 36,521 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25,589 | 70.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,434 | 17.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 22,178 | 36.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 21,837 | 35.60% |
| No Insurance: | 17,324 | 28.24% |
| Total: | 61,339 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 44,015 | 71.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.4% | 22.1% | 22.9% | 25.0% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 22.6% | 21.1% | 19.4% | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.0% | 19.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 615 | 3.55% |
| Kindergarten: | 412 | 2.38% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,344 | 42.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,328 | 24.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,625 | 26.70% |
| Total: | 17,324 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,027 | 5.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12,084 | 69.75% |
ZIP Code 77072 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 898 business establishments, employing about 18,771 people with an annual payroll of $1,337,657,000. USPS data shows 19,184 residential mailboxes and 1,751 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 19,184Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,751Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 20,696Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,117Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 7,632Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 898Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $358,777,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,337,657,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18,771Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77072 is located in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 7th and 9th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.77% of whom live in ZIP Code 77072. It covers 7.418 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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: | 7.418 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07,09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 161.94, 165.64 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 |
ZIP Code 77072 is in the Alief Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 15 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.
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.