77015 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77015 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 20.65 square miles and serves a population of 59,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/281.

About ZIP code 77015

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $55,171. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77015 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

59,314

population

20.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77015 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77015

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77015. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77530 Channelview (3.3 mi) 77506 Pasadena (4.3 mi) 77503 Pasadena (4.3 mi) 77536 Deer Park (4.5 mi) 77547 Galena Park (4.9 mi) 77049 Houston (5.2 mi) 77013 Houston (5.4 mi) 77029 Houston (5.8 mi) 77502 Pasadena (6.7 mi) 77012 Houston (6.7 mi) 77562 Highlands (8 mi) 77505 Pasadena (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	59,314
Population density	2,872 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	20.65 sq mi
Water area	2.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.7676
Longitude	-95.1588
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713/281

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

59,314

Population

2,872

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$55,171

Median household income

$22,471

Per capita income

$149,600

Median home value

$1,126

Median monthly rent

52.5%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

11,376

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,305

Under 5

1,996

2,522

5–9

2,183

3,144

10–14

2,722

2,950

15–19

2,555

2,625

20–24

2,272

4,722

25–34

4,088

4,008

35–44

3,471

3,680

45–54

3,186

1,773

55–59

1,535

1,410

60–64

1,221

1,789

65–74

1,549

669

75–84

579

193

85+

167

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18,602	31.4%
18 and over	40,712	68.6%
65 and over	4,946	8.3%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31.1%

Two or more races 28%

White 25.5%

Black or African American 10.1%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	26,725	31.1%
Two or more races	24,085	28%
White	21,950	25.5%
Black or African American	8,666	10.1%
Other race	3,094	3.6%
Asian	847	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	664	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$55,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 29.5%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,600
Median rent / month	$1,126
Owner occupied	52.5%
Renter occupied	47.5%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	55.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,958	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	1,799	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,784	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	4,770	26.0%
Households with children under 18	8,878	48.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,812	20.8%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	38.8%
Married	40.4%	41.0%
Separated	2.5%	4.7%
Widowed	2.3%	7.0%
Divorced	7.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	859	4.7%
Kindergarten	895	4.9%
Elementary school	8,689	48.0%
High school	4,742	26.2%
College / grad school	2,927	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Construction 15.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Other services 7.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.5%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	18.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	43.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,366	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.9%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	27.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	55,013	92.7%
Spanish	15,652	28.5%
Other Indo-European	15,309	27.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	130	0.2%
Other languages	182	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	40,307	68.0%
Born in same state	39,793	67.1%
Born in different state	34,783	58.6%
Foreign born	514	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	19,007	32.0%
Not a US citizen	5,034	26.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,010	3.4%
Italian	858	1.4%
French	660	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	0.1%
Dutch	31	0.1%
German	15	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77015

What part of Houston is ZIP code 77015?

ZIP code 77015 covers a portion of Houston, Texas, within Harris County.

What county is ZIP code 77015 in?

ZIP code 77015 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77015 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 77015 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77015?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 77015 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77015?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77015?

18% of residents in ZIP code 77015 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 77015 in?

ZIP code 77015 observes the CST timezone.