77028 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77028 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 9.11 square miles and serves a population of 18,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77028

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $33,403. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (22%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77028 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,669

population

9.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77016 Houston (2.3 mi) 77026 Houston (2.6 mi) 77078 Houston (3 mi) 77093 Houston (3.4 mi) 77020 Houston (3.6 mi) 77013 Houston (3.7 mi) 77022 Houston (4.8 mi) 77009 Houston (4.8 mi) 77029 Houston (4.9 mi) 77201 Houston (5.4 mi) 77011 Houston (5.6 mi) 77050 Houston (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,669
Population density	2,049 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	9.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.8228
Longitude	-95.2969
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

18,669

Population

2,049

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$33,403

Median household income

$17,653

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

56.4%

Home ownership

33.7%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

4,335

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

718

Under 5

827

639

5–9

736

892

10–14

1,027

745

15–19

857

753

20–24

867

917

25–34

1,056

914

35–44

1,051

1,038

45–54

1,195

424

55–59

487

414

60–64

477

764

65–74

879

321

75–84

370

140

85+

161

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,983	32.0%
18 and over	12,686	68.0%
65 and over	2,635	14.1%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.2%

White 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Two or more races 8.9%

Other race 7.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,135	50.2%
White	3,742	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3,491	15.8%
Two or more races	1,981	8.9%
Other race	1,713	7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	98	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 21.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	21.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$33,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	56.4%
Renter occupied	43.6%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	10.7%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	28.9%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,604	25.4%
Cohabiting couple	382	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,229	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,092	49.0%
Households with children under 18	2,576	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,171	34.4%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.5%	46.3%
Married	31.8%	25.7%
Separated	4.4%	4.3%
Widowed	4.1%	10.9%
Divorced	7.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	237	4.5%
Kindergarten	292	5.5%
Elementary school	2,817	52.9%
High school	1,357	25.5%
College / grad school	618	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Construction 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 33.7%

Under 18 years 47.9%

18 and over 27.4%

Married-couple families 22.4%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	21.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	41.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	31.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	38.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	35.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	32.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.9%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	28.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,124	91.7%
Spanish	2,738	16.0%
Other Indo-European	2,586	15.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,767	84.5%
Born in same state	15,696	84.1%
Born in different state	13,755	73.7%
Foreign born	71	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,902	15.5%
Not a US citizen	1,030	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	210	1.1%
Italian	24	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	0.1%
English	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77028

What city is ZIP code 77028 in?

ZIP code 77028 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77028 in?

ZIP code 77028 falls within Harris County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77028?

34% of residents in ZIP code 77028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 77028 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 77028 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77028?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77028?

Health data for ZIP code 77028 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 77028 in?

ZIP code 77028 observes the CST timezone.