77006 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77006 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 2.29 square miles and serves a population of 24,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/832/346.
About ZIP code 77006
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $560,600. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($104,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,006
population
2.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77006 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77006
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77002 Houston (1.4 mi)
77019 Houston (1.7 mi)
77098 Houston (1.7 mi)
77004 Houston (1.8 mi)
77010 Houston (2 mi)
77297 Houston (2.2 mi)
77299 Houston (2.2 mi)
77204 Houston (2.2 mi)
77216 Houston (2.2 mi)
77212 Houston (2.2 mi)
77030 Houston (2.3 mi)
77005 Houston (2.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,006 |
| Population density | 10,483 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7396 |
| Longitude | -95.3883 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 713/832/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 17.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
24,006
Population
10,483
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$104,375
Median household income
$91,967
Per capita income
$560,600
Median home value
$1,713
Median monthly rent
34.3%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
6,987
Housing units
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
278
Under 5
240
233
5–9
201
294
10–14
253
449
15–19
386
1,366
20–24
1,177
4,394
25–34
3,785
1,841
35–44
1,585
1,579
45–54
1,360
603
55–59
519
485
60–64
417
987
65–74
851
315
75–84
271
74
85+
63
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,974 | 8.2% |
| 18 and over | 22,032 | 91.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,561 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Asian
8.8%
Black or African American
6.7%
Other race
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,604 | 63.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,342 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,327 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,316 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,760 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 864 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 17.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
24.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 24.5% |
| Median income | $104,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
43.5%
$1M+
13.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $560,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,713 |
| Owner occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter occupied | 65.7% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 22.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 41.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 37.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 5.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.3% |
| Electricity | 66.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,946 | 28.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,290 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,802 | 34.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,864 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,331 | 9.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,082 | 15.0% |
| Average household size | 1.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.2% | 49.2% |
| Married | 35.3% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
5.6%
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Associate's degree
3.3%
Bachelor's degree
38.2%
Graduate / professional
40.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 78.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 102 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 627 | 14.6% |
| High school | 643 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,782 | 65.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Professional & management
22.1%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Retail trade
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
2.5%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 72.8% |
| Service | 6.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.4% |
| Production & transportation | 3.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.2% |
| Government | 7.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 5.2% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 17.2% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
0.9%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
0.1%
Female-led households
4.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.1% |
| Retirement income | 9.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 22.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.4% |
| Asthma | 7.4% |
| Arthritis | 13.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.0% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.3% |
| No physical activity | 14.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.9% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 6.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 6.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 588 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 20.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.0% |
| Public insurance | 13.3% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,488 | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 489 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 122 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,727 | 82.2% |
| Born in same state | 19,157 | 79.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,111 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 570 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,279 | 17.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,355 | 55.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,832 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 2,539 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 523 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 384 | 1.6% |
| English | 224 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 136 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 57.9% |
| Internet access | 99.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77006
What city is ZIP code 77006 in?
ZIP code 77006 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77006 in?
ZIP code 77006 falls within Harris County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77006?
79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 77006 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 77006 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77006?
The median home value in ZIP code 77006 is $560,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77006?
The median household income in ZIP code 77006 is $104,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77006 in?
ZIP code 77006 observes the CST timezone.