77019 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77019 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 3.71 square miles and serves a population of 22,839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/832/346.
About ZIP code 77019
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 $739,200. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($118,172) 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,839
population
3.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77019 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77019
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77007 Houston (1.2 mi)
77098 Houston (1.3 mi)
77006 Houston (1.7 mi)
77046 Houston (2 mi)
77027 Houston (2.2 mi)
77005 Houston (2.5 mi)
77002 Houston (2.6 mi)
77204 Houston (3 mi)
77297 Houston (3 mi)
77216 Houston (3 mi)
77299 Houston (3 mi)
77212 Houston (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,839 |
| Population density | 6,156 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7525 |
| Longitude | -95.4117 |
| 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 | 20.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 29.9% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
22,839
Population
6,156
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$118,172
Median household income
$115,703
Per capita income
$739,200
Median home value
$1,799
Median monthly rent
42.6%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
6,607
Housing units
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
548
Under 5
589
415
5–9
445
369
10–14
397
250
15–19
269
830
20–24
892
2,991
25–34
3,212
1,578
35–44
1,695
1,251
45–54
1,343
656
55–59
704
633
60–64
680
1,062
65–74
1,140
330
75–84
355
99
85+
106
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,958 | 13.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,881 | 87.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,092 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.7%
Asian
9%
Two or more races
9%
Black or African American
8.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,643 | 63.7% |
| Asian | 2,220 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 2,216 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 2,094 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,717 | 7% |
| Other race | 539 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 29.9% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
31.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 31.7% |
| Median income | $118,172 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
21.6%
$500k–$1M
31.4%
$1M+
34.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $739,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,799 |
| Owner occupied | 42.6% |
| Renter occupied | 57.4% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 27.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 44.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.5% |
| Electricity | 61.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,049 | 33.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,061 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,220 | 26.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,749 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,683 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,378 | 19.7% |
| Average household size | 1.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 42.7% |
| Married | 46.1% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
6.2%
Some college, no degree
10.9%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
38.9%
Graduate / professional
36.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 75.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 522 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,270 | 32.1% |
| High school | 489 | 12.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,599 | 40.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
18.1%
Finance & real estate
12.6%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Retail trade
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Other services
2.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 69.9% |
| Service | 8.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 19.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
27.2%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.7% |
| Retirement income | 13.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 7.6% |
| Arthritis | 15.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 6.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 6.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 698 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 2.9% |
| 65 and over | 20.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.8% |
| Public insurance | 19.7% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,702 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 566 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 304 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 54 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,909 | 82.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,477 | 80.9% |
| Born in different state | 11,301 | 49.5% |
| Foreign born | 432 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,930 | 17.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,152 | 54.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,571 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 1,746 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 776 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 426 | 1.9% |
| German | 189 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 189 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 112 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 87 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.9% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77019
What city is ZIP code 77019 in?
ZIP code 77019 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77019 in?
ZIP code 77019 falls within Harris County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77019?
75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 77019 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 77019 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77019?
The median home value in ZIP code 77019 is $739,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77019?
The median household income in ZIP code 77019 is $118,172, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77019 in?
ZIP code 77019 observes the CST timezone.