77051 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77051 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 7.38 square miles and serves a population of 16,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77051

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $139,700. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,694. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77051 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.

16,974

population

7.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77054 Houston (2.5 mi) 77033 Houston (2.6 mi) 77021 Houston (3 mi) 77047 Houston (3 mi) 77047 Houston (3 mi) 77045 Houston (3.1 mi) 77025 Houston (3.6 mi) 77030 Houston (3.9 mi) 77048 Houston (3.9 mi) 77005 Houston (4.9 mi) 77004 Houston (5 mi) 77087 Houston (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,974
Population density	2,300 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	7.38 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	29.6561
Longitude	-95.3774
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	72.4%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,974

Population

2,300

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$38,694

Median household income

$19,254

Per capita income

$139,700

Median home value

$1,171

Median monthly rent

39.4%

Home ownership

38.0%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

3,400

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

807

Under 5

917

608

5–9

690

657

10–14

745

729

15–19

827

652

20–24

740

812

25–34

921

1,166

35–44

1,324

594

45–54

675

421

55–59

478

439

60–64

499

562

65–74

637

356

75–84

404

147

85+

167

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,463	32.2%
18 and over	11,511	67.8%
65 and over	2,273	13.4%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.5%

White 10%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	13,386	75.5%
White	1,769	10%
Two or more races	1,353	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	758	4.3%
Other race	276	1.6%
Asian	169	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$38,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,700
Median rent / month	$1,171
Owner occupied	39.4%
Renter occupied	60.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	55.1%
Large apartment buildings	12.5%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	21.3%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.1%
1 vehicle	49.9%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	7.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,010	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	376	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,387	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,496	55.8%
Households with children under 18	2,334	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,985	31.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.7%	47.5%
Married	22.4%	21.9%
Separated	4.9%	3.7%
Widowed	3.5%	9.1%
Divorced	9.6%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	468	8.8%
Kindergarten	214	4.0%
Elementary school	2,265	42.7%
High school	1,471	27.7%
College / grad school	892	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 10.4%

Construction 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	6.8%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 38.0%

Under 18 years 55.3%

18 and over 29.8%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.2%
High blood pressure	50.7%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	22.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	41.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	31.9%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	34.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	35.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	32.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	858	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.5%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	23.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,250	89.8%
Spanish	812	5.3%
Other Indo-European	681	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,629	92.1%
Born in same state	15,534	91.5%
Born in different state	13,286	78.3%
Foreign born	95	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,345	7.9%
Not a US citizen	247	18.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	962	5.7%
French	544	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	0.6%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77051

What city is ZIP code 77051 in?

ZIP code 77051 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77051 in?

ZIP code 77051 falls within Harris County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77051?

38% of residents in ZIP code 77051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 77051 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 77051 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 77051 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 77051 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77051?

14% 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 77051 in?

ZIP code 77051 observes the CST timezone.