77050 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77050 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 6.87 square miles and serves a population of 5,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281.

About ZIP code 77050

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $30,750. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 48% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,949

population

6.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77396 Humble (3.2 mi) 77016 Houston (3.6 mi) 77078 Houston (3.6 mi) 77039 Houston (4 mi) 77093 Houston (5.1 mi) 77028 Houston (5.7 mi) 77032 Houston (6 mi) 77044 Houston (6.1 mi) 77037 Houston (7.1 mi) 77076 Houston (7.3 mi) 77338 Humble (7.5 mi) 77013 Houston (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,949
Population density	866 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	6.87 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	29.9028
Longitude	-95.2717
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	281

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,949

Population

866

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$30,750

Median household income

$13,232

Per capita income

$100,800

Median home value

$1,138

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,053

Housing units

3.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

176

308

5–9

306

310

10–14

308

315

15–19

312

145

20–24

143

372

25–34

368

639

35–44

634

223

45–54

221

55–59

122

60–64

120

171

65–74

169

104

75–84

104

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,136	35.9%
18 and over	3,813	64.1%
65 and over	563	9.5%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.5%

Two or more races 30.8%

Black or African American 14.8%

White 10.2%

Other race 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	3,422	36.5%
Two or more races	2,887	30.8%
Black or African American	1,389	14.8%
White	955	10.2%
Other race	553	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	165	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 23.9%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	23.9%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$30,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,800
Median rent / month	$1,138
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	35.7%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,104	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	114	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	192	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	300	17.5%
Households with children under 18	862	50.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	426	24.9%
Average household size	3.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	35.6%
Married	52.6%	52.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%
Widowed	0.7%	3.9%
Divorced	6.2%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 33.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	52.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	3.0%
Kindergarten	132	7.5%
Elementary school	882	50.3%
High school	644	36.7%
College / grad school	45	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 34.2%

Construction 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Retail trade 8.2%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Information 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	37.7%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.7

Poverty

All people 50.4%

Under 18 years 65.6%

18 and over 41.9%

Married-couple families 49.3%

Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	45.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	38.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	18.7%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.6%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	48.1%
Uninsured under 19	42.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,596	94.1%
Spanish	2,012	36.0%
Other Indo-European	2,012	36.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,269	55.0%
Born in same state	3,269	55.0%
Born in different state	2,747	46.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,680	45.0%
Not a US citizen	266	9.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.7%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77050

What city is ZIP code 77050 in?

ZIP code 77050 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77050 in?

ZIP code 77050 falls within Harris County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77050?

50% of residents in ZIP code 77050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77050?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 77050 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 77050 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 77050 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77050?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 77050 in?

ZIP code 77050 observes the CST timezone.