| City: | Houston, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Houston |
| County: | Harris County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:16:41 PM |
| Population: | 4,280 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 713 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 29.7221, -95.3419 |
| Land Area: | 0.51 sq mi |
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The University of Houston, a Carnegie R1 public research university and the founding member of the University of Houston System, operates under dedicated ZIP code 77204 in Harris County, Texas. Established in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the institution became a four-year degree-granting university in 1934 and today ranks as the fourth-largest university in Texas. After decades in the Southwest Conference, Conference USA, and the American Athletic Conference, UH officially joined the Big 12 Conference in July 2023. The university's Cougar athletics program has produced numerous professional athletes and the school maintains strong programs in law, engineering, and hospitality management.
This 0.95-square-mile postal boundary covers the main campus in Houston's Greater Third Ward neighborhood, part of South Central Houston. Postal records show an extraordinary 677 ZIP+4 codes routing mail to 361 distinct campus buildings and departments, from the Athletic Department and Blaffer Gallery to the College of Optometry and numerous academic departments. Census County Business Patterns data shows 37 establishments employing 902 workers within this designation.
The 2020 Census counted 4,280 residents, with 97% in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with university housing at Cougar Village and Moody Towers. The median age of 21.2 years and the 34% Asian population reflect the diverse student body. This dedicated postal identity has served the University of Houston for over two decades. Houston serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 4,280 |
| Median Age: | 21.2 |
| Housing Units: | 60 |
| Establishments: | 37 |
| Employment: | 902 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 12 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 77204 has 4,280 residents and 58 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 21.2 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.7% male and 58.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (39.9%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (34.5%, much higher than the state average of 5.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,280Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,056Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,392.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,459 | 4,310 | 4,056 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,280 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.2
Male Median Age: 22.6
Female Median Age: 20.3
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 203 | 1,290 | 138 | 23 | 4 | 59 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,050 | 1,250 | 116 | 53 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1,253 | 2,540 | 254 | 76 | 8 | 66 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,706 | 34.80% |
| Black: | 454 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 828 | 16.89% |
| Asian: | 1,476 | 30.11% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 434 | 8.85% |
| Total: | 4,902 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,784 | 41.68% | 22.6 years |
| Females: | 2,496 | 58.32% | 20.3 years |
| Total: | 4,280 | 100% | 21.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,441 | 84.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.15% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 138 | 3.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 471 | 15.01% |
| Total Population: | 4,056 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,447 | 84.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 609 | 15.01% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $35,398 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $35,398 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 31.0%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 20.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,375 | $31,250 | $35,398 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,900 | $40,938 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,001 | 24.68% |
| Unemployed: | 255 | 6.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,800 | 69.03% |
| Total: | 4,056 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 501 | 50.05% |
| Service: | 306 | 30.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 188 | 18.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 0.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,001 | 100% |
In 2023, 55.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 91.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 36.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 7.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 46 | 30.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 38 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 152 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 84 | 55.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,706 | 90.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 129 | 3.14% |
| No Insurance: | 275 | 6.69% |
| Total: | 4,110 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,835 | 93.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,056 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4,056 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 77204 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 37 business establishments, employing about 942 people with an annual payroll of $28,648,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 12 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 12Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 12Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 37Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,188,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,648,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 942Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77204 is located in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 18th, 29th, and 38th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 77204. It covers 0.51 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 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: | 0.51 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 18,29,38Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 235.2, 187.07, 0 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 |
We could not locate which school district 77204 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 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 January 1, 2026.