77065 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77065 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 8.22 square miles and serves a population of 38,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346/832.
About ZIP code 77065
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,500. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $72,816.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
38,994
population
8.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77065
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Acceptable |
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77095 Houston (2.7 mi)
77064 Houston (4 mi)
77041 Houston (4.3 mi)
77070 Houston (4.4 mi)
77429 Cypress (5.2 mi)
77315 North Houston (5.6 mi)
77040 Houston (5.7 mi)
77084 Houston (6.6 mi)
77069 Houston (6.7 mi)
77086 Houston (6.9 mi)
77066 Houston (7.2 mi)
77043 Houston (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,994 |
| Population density | 4,744 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9215 |
| Longitude | -95.6094 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/346/832 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.7% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
38,994
Population
4,744
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$72,816
Median household income
$39,330
Per capita income
$241,500
Median home value
$1,283
Median monthly rent
43.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
7,972
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
960
Under 5
1,116
1,100
5–9
1,277
1,242
10–14
1,443
935
15–19
1,086
1,478
20–24
1,717
2,676
25–34
3,109
2,478
35–44
2,877
2,533
45–54
2,941
1,121
55–59
1,301
1,075
60–64
1,249
1,681
65–74
1,952
551
75–84
640
211
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,370 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 30,624 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,280 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Black or African American
20.3%
Hispanic or Latino
15.4%
Two or more races
13.1%
Asian
7.4%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,001 | 39% |
| Black or African American | 9,358 | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,108 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,045 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 3,409 | 7.4% |
| Other race | 2,052 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 129 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.7% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $72,816 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k–$300k
50.9%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,283 |
| Owner occupied | 43.2% |
| Renter occupied | 56.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 59.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,922 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,265 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,632 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,083 | 32.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,617 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,074 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 34.1% |
| Married | 52.4% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 464 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 480 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,913 | 41.8% |
| High school | 1,792 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,717 | 29.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
12.3%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Construction
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Information
2.4%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 26.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
7.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 26.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,678 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 40.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 18.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,918 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 4,998 | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,421 | 9.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 415 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 1,094 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,481 | 78.2% |
| Born in same state | 29,688 | 76.1% |
| Born in different state | 20,184 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 793 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,513 | 21.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,162 | 48.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,318 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,892 | 4.9% |
| French | 1,422 | 3.6% |
| English | 329 | 0.8% |
| German | 258 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 163 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 123 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77065
What city is ZIP code 77065 in?
ZIP code 77065 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77065 in?
ZIP code 77065 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77065 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 77065 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 77065?
ZIP code 77065 has an estimated population of 38,994 residents, with a density of 4,746 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77065?
The median home value in ZIP code 77065 is $241,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77065?
The median household income in ZIP code 77065 is $72,816, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77065 in?
ZIP code 77065 observes the CST timezone.