77068 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77068 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 3.79 square miles and serves a population of 11,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281.
About ZIP code 77068
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $83,990.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
11,451
population
3.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77068
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77014 Houston (2.2 mi)
77090 Houston (2.4 mi)
77069 Houston (2.7 mi)
77066 Houston (3.1 mi)
77388 Spring (3.4 mi)
77379 Spring (3.5 mi)
77067 Houston (4.5 mi)
77070 Houston (5.6 mi)
77073 Houston (5.6 mi)
77315 North Houston (5.8 mi)
77086 Houston (5.8 mi)
77064 Houston (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,451 |
| Population density | 3,021 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.0062 |
| Longitude | -95.4879 |
| 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 | 26.3% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
11,451
Population
3,021
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$83,990
Median household income
$37,469
Per capita income
$275,600
Median home value
$1,258
Median monthly rent
68.5%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
3,126
Housing units
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
477
Under 5
410
413
5–9
354
264
10–14
226
416
15–19
357
558
20–24
479
944
25–34
811
798
35–44
685
771
45–54
662
268
55–59
230
444
60–64
381
546
65–74
469
205
75–84
176
58
85+
49
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,648 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,803 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,503 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.4%
Black or African American
24.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Other race
9.2%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,982 | 37.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,280 | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,875 | 14.1% |
| Other race | 1,229 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,120 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 674 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 166 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.3% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $83,990 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
41.3%
$300k–$500k
31.1%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,258 |
| Owner occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter occupied | 31.5% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.1% |
| Electricity | 46.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,894 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 311 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 721 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 994 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,273 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,105 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 34.3% |
| Married | 51.0% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
17.1%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 615 | 26.8% |
| High school | 709 | 30.9% |
| College / grad school | 666 | 29.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
18.0%
Professional & management
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 15.0% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 25.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 677 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 17.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,564 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 1,507 | 14.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,104 | 10.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 263 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,440 | 82.4% |
| Born in same state | 9,187 | 80.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,990 | 52.3% |
| Foreign born | 253 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,011 | 17.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 753 | 37.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 475 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 446 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 306 | 2.7% |
| English | 76 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 73 | 0.6% |
| German | 28 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.2% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77068
What city is ZIP code 77068 in?
ZIP code 77068 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77068 in?
ZIP code 77068 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77068?
ZIP code 77068 has an estimated population of 11,451 residents, with a density of 3,018 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77068?
The median home value in ZIP code 77068 is $275,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77068?
The median household income in ZIP code 77068 is $83,990, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77068 in?
ZIP code 77068 observes the CST timezone.