77070 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77070 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 13.05 square miles and serves a population of 58,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 346/832/281.
About ZIP code 77070
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $73,579.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
58,409
population
13.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77070
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77069 Houston (3 mi)
77064 Houston (3.8 mi)
77065 Houston (4.4 mi)
77066 Houston (4.7 mi)
77429 Cypress (4.8 mi)
77379 Spring (4.9 mi)
77315 North Houston (5.1 mi)
77068 Houston (5.6 mi)
77086 Houston (6.2 mi)
77095 Houston (6.4 mi)
77014 Houston (7 mi)
77041 Houston (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,409 |
| Population density | 4,476 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9778 |
| Longitude | -95.5756 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 346/832/281 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
58,409
Population
4,476
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$73,579
Median household income
$36,374
Per capita income
$245,300
Median home value
$1,489
Median monthly rent
46.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
11,515
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,095
Under 5
2,256
1,974
5–9
2,125
2,555
10–14
2,751
1,892
15–19
2,037
1,574
20–24
1,694
4,268
25–34
4,595
4,326
35–44
4,656
3,413
45–54
3,674
1,477
55–59
1,590
1,337
60–64
1,439
2,051
65–74
2,208
832
75–84
895
335
85+
360
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,129 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 42,280 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,681 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.8%
Black or African American
16.5%
Hispanic or Latino
16.1%
Two or more races
10.3%
Other race
8.6%
Asian
8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,749 | 39.8% |
| Black or African American | 11,466 | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,246 | 16.1% |
| Two or more races | 7,203 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 5,971 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5,614 | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 406 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $73,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
46.7%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,489 |
| Owner occupied | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 53.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.1% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,380 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,629 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,420 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,073 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,172 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,654 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.3% | 30.7% |
| Married | 49.8% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,042 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 562 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 7,759 | 47.7% |
| High school | 3,241 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,650 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Professional & management
13.9%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 23.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,570 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 16.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,058 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 7,380 | 13.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,859 | 9.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 516 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1,890 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,794 | 78.4% |
| Born in same state | 44,948 | 77.0% |
| Born in different state | 29,376 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 846 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,615 | 21.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,600 | 44.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,886 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 2,452 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1,759 | 3% |
| Polish | 375 | 0.6% |
| German | 188 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 154 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 72 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77070
What part of Houston is ZIP code 77070?
ZIP code 77070 covers a portion of Houston, Texas, within Harris County.
What county is ZIP code 77070 in?
ZIP code 77070 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77070?
ZIP code 77070 has an estimated population of 58,409 residents, with a density of 4,478 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77070?
The median household income in ZIP code 77070 is $73,579, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77070?
The median home value in ZIP code 77070 is $245,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 77070 in?
ZIP code 77070 observes the CST timezone.