77047 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77047 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 13.80 square miles and serves a population of 33,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/346.
About ZIP code 77047
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $70,666. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
33,569
population
13.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77047
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77045 Houston (2.8 mi)
77045 Houston (2.8 mi)
77051 Houston (3 mi)
77051 Houston (3 mi)
77048 Houston (3.9 mi)
77048 Houston (3.9 mi)
77054 Houston (4.6 mi)
77054 Houston (4.6 mi)
77053 Houston (4.7 mi)
77053 Houston (4.7 mi)
77033 Houston (5 mi)
77033 Houston (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,569 |
| Population density | 2,433 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6143 |
| Longitude | -95.3910 |
| 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 | 36.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
33,569
Population
2,433
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$70,666
Median household income
$34,407
Per capita income
$204,500
Median home value
$1,577
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
9,076
Housing units
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,222
Under 5
1,455
1,222
5–9
1,454
1,192
10–14
1,420
783
15–19
932
861
20–24
1,024
2,807
25–34
3,342
2,178
35–44
2,592
1,942
45–54
2,312
627
55–59
747
906
60–64
1,078
1,124
65–74
1,338
332
75–84
396
129
85+
154
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,318 | 27.8% |
| 18 and over | 24,251 | 72.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,473 | 10.3% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
58.8%
White
13%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
11.1%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,410 | 58.8% |
| White | 4,953 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,538 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,238 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 1,373 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 571 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $70,666 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
46.9%
$300k–$500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,577 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 38.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.9% |
| Electricity | 40.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,445 | 36.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 709 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,146 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,938 | 40.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,767 | 39.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,667 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 40.6% |
| Married | 45.3% | 36.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 495 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 500 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,478 | 44.9% |
| High school | 1,808 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,690 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Professional & management
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Retail trade
8.4%
Other services
6.2%
Construction
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 29.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 48.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 19.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,254 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.5% |
| No insurance | 16.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,892 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 1,854 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,621 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 142 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,670 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 29,294 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 23,114 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 376 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,899 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,157 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,121 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 155 | 0.5% |
| French | 146 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 126 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77047
What city is ZIP code 77047 in?
ZIP code 77047 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77047 in?
ZIP code 77047 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77047?
ZIP code 77047 has an estimated population of 33,569 residents, with a density of 2,432 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77047?
The median home value in ZIP code 77047 is $204,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77047?
The median household income in ZIP code 77047 is $70,666, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77047 in?
ZIP code 77047 observes the CST timezone.