77046 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77046 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/832/346/281.

About ZIP code 77046

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $145,567. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 77046 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,254

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77098 Houston (1.2 mi) 77027 Houston (1.3 mi) 77005 Houston (1.4 mi) 77019 Houston (2 mi) 77056 Houston (2.3 mi) 77401 Bellaire (2.5 mi) 77030 Houston (2.5 mi) 77006 Houston (2.8 mi) 77081 Houston (2.9 mi) 77007 Houston (3.1 mi) 77057 Houston (3.4 mi) 77025 Houston (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,254
Population density	11,400 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.7316
Longitude	-95.4348
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713/832/346/281

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.0%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	38.3%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	19.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,254

Population

11,400

People per sq mi

62.7

Median age

$145,567

Median household income

$124,540

Per capita income

$258,400

Median home value

$1,692

Median monthly rent

54.2%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

67.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

124

25–34

141

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

182

65–74

207

75–84

112

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	0.6%
18 and over	1,246	99.4%
65 and over	599	47.8%
Median age	62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.3%

Black or African American 15.9%

Two or more races 10.2%

Asian 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	810	64.3%
Black or African American	200	15.9%
Two or more races	128	10.2%
Asian	116	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.0%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	38.3%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	19.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 18.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	18.3%
Median income	$145,567

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,400
Median rent / month	$1,692
Owner occupied	54.2%
Renter occupied	45.8%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	2.5%
Large apartment buildings	97.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	41.2%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.7%
1 bedroom	29.2%
2 bedrooms	46.1%
3 bedrooms	14.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	57.5%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	69.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	9.8%
Cohabiting couple	91	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	383	37.7%
Female householder, no spouse	442	43.5%
Households with children under 18	7	0.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	44.5%
Average household size	1.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	40.4%
Married	18.3%	16.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	28.1%	6.0%
Divorced	12.2%	36.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 10.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 35.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	67.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	5.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	133	94.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 38.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.1%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.4%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	25.0%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	1.7%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	15.6%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.9%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	14.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	7.5%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.0%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	5.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	1.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,254	100.0%
Spanish	12	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	981	78.2%
Born in same state	971	77.4%
Born in different state	335	26.7%
Foreign born	10	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	273	21.8%
Not a US citizen	132	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	6.8%
French	40	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	3%
Arab	34	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	81.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77046

What city is ZIP code 77046 in?

ZIP code 77046 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77046 in?

ZIP code 77046 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77046 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 77046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77046?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 77046 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 77046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77046?

The median household income in ZIP code 77046 is $145,567, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77046 in?

ZIP code 77046 observes the CST timezone.