77045 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77045 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 11.15 square miles and serves a population of 32,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/346.

About ZIP code 77045

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $58,373. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

32,478

population

11.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77025 Houston (2.7 mi) 77054 Houston (2.8 mi) 77047 Houston (2.8 mi) 77047 Houston (2.8 mi) 77051 Houston (3.1 mi) 77035 Houston (3.2 mi) 77096 Houston (3.8 mi) 77085 Houston (4.1 mi) 77053 Houston (4.2 mi) 77030 Houston (4.9 mi) 77401 Bellaire (5.2 mi) 77005 Houston (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	32,478
Population density	2,913 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	11.15 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	29.6411
Longitude	-95.4262
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713/346

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

32,478

Population

2,913

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$58,373

Median household income

$22,900

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

56.8%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

6,290

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,118

Under 5

1,142

926

5–9

946

1,278

10–14

1,306

1,248

15–19

1,275

1,265

20–24

1,293

2,419

25–34

2,471

1,719

35–44

1,756

2,425

45–54

2,477

809

55–59

827

937

60–64

958

1,298

65–74

1,325

561

75–84

573

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,152	25.1%
18 and over	24,326	74.9%
65 and over	3,883	12.0%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 32.9%

Hispanic or Latino 22%

White 20.4%

Two or more races 13.1%

Other race 9.6%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	13,715	32.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9,157	22%
White	8,504	20.4%
Two or more races	5,441	13.1%
Other race	3,984	9.6%
Asian	585	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	249	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$58,373

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	56.8%
Renter occupied	43.2%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	27.8%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	64.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,933	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	607	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,238	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,534	34.3%
Households with children under 18	3,857	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,089	30.0%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.8%	42.0%
Married	39.0%	36.2%
Separated	2.9%	3.4%
Widowed	3.7%	7.9%
Divorced	6.6%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	506	6.0%
Kindergarten	487	5.8%
Elementary school	3,231	38.6%
High school	2,607	31.1%
College / grad school	1,546	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Construction 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	38.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	891	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,218	93.0%
Spanish	6,287	20.8%
Other Indo-European	5,662	18.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	153	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,931	76.8%
Born in same state	24,642	75.9%
Born in different state	20,612	63.5%
Foreign born	289	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	7,547	23.2%
Not a US citizen	3,646	48.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	469	1.4%
Italian	253	0.8%
German	122	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	99	0.3%
French	76	0.2%
Irish	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77045

What city is ZIP code 77045 in?

ZIP code 77045 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77045 in?

ZIP code 77045 falls within Harris County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77045?

21% of residents in ZIP code 77045 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77045?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 77045 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77045?

The median home value in ZIP code 77045 is $142,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 77045?

ZIP code 77045 has an estimated population of 32,478 residents, with a density of 2,913 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77045 in?

ZIP code 77045 observes the CST timezone.