ZIP Code 77226 in Houston, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Houston, Texas
County:Harris County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:40:46 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:281 / 346 / 621 / 713 / 832
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.7632, -95.3633
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77226 Houston, TX - Northside Village Postal Facility

ZIP Code 77226, Houston

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHarris County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points321 (75 businesses)
PO Boxes246
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 77026
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero residential population, functioning as a postal facility location rather than a residential community
  • The facility maintains 246 PO Boxes and serves 75 business delivery points
  • Mail delivery covers a single street location on Jensen Drive with 50 multi-unit delivery points
  • This is not a PO Box Only Zone; street delivery is available in surrounding Houston neighborhoods
  • The ZIP sits within the boundaries of ZIP Code 77026 in Houston's Northside Village area

Facility Overview

ZIP Code 77226 serves a specific location in Houston's Northside Village area, operating as a postal facility rather than a residential community. This ZIP has zero residential population within its boundaries but maintains 246 PO Boxes and 75 business delivery points, indicating it functions as a mail access point for businesses and individuals in the surrounding area.

Service Pattern

The post office handles mail for a single street location, Jensen Drive, where 50 delivery records indicate multi-unit addressing. This ZIP was classified as PO Box only, but current operations include limited street delivery to this location. The facility sits within the broader 77026 ZIP Code area in Harris County.

Delivery Options

While classified as a PO Box ZIP, this isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available throughout the surrounding Houston neighborhoods, including Northside Village, Kashmere Gardens, and Eagle North. The 246 PO Boxes serve customers who prefer box service or need it for business purposes rather than because there's no alternative.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location Multi Unit

Single street location with multi-unit addressing on Jensen Drive.

Nearby Areas

Northside Village Central Houston Kashmere Gardens Eagle North Northeast Houston

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77226 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $117,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:317Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$52,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$117,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:12Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77226 is located in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 18th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,946,800 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77226. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:18Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area: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


77227 | | 77225

Schools in ZIP Code 77226


We could not locate which school district 77226 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center 1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
District: UnknownNearby
School For Accelerated Lrn 1310 Prairie Ste 1080
Houston, TX 77002
District: Spring Independent School DistrictNearby
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts 790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
District: Houston Independent School DistrictNearby
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy 2101 S St
Houston, TX 77009
District: UnknownNearby
Heritage Classical Academy School 602 Sawyer Street Ste 720
Houston, TX 77007
District: UnknownNearby
Cathedral House Episcipol School 1112 Prairie St
Houston, TX 77002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Incarnate Word Academy 609 Crawford St
Houston, TX 77002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School 2405 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77226


University Of Houston-Downtown 1 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-1014
Type: Post Secondary
South Texas College Of Law Houston 1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002-7006
Type: Post Secondary
Houston Community College 3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Type: Post Secondary
University Of St Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006-4696
Type: Post Secondary
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

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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov