77071 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77071 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 4.50 square miles and serves a population of 26,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.
About ZIP code 77071
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 $208,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $56,559. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
26,990
population
4.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77031 Houston (1.7 mi)
77085 Houston (2.5 mi)
77035 Houston (2.6 mi)
77074 Houston (2.7 mi)
77477 Stafford (2.9 mi)
77036 Houston (2.9 mi)
77489 Missouri City (3.1 mi)
77096 Houston (3.1 mi)
77099 Houston (4.1 mi)
77081 Houston (4.9 mi)
77072 Houston (5.1 mi)
77401 Bellaire (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,990 |
| Population density | 5,998 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6511 |
| Longitude | -95.5224 |
| 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 | 50.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,990
Population
5,998
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$56,559
Median household income
$30,417
Per capita income
$208,200
Median home value
$1,016
Median monthly rent
50.2%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
5,975
Housing units
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
963
Under 5
1,036
856
5–9
920
753
10–14
810
649
15–19
698
1,156
20–24
1,242
1,369
25–34
1,473
1,872
35–44
2,013
1,586
45–54
1,706
949
55–59
1,020
875
60–64
940
1,278
65–74
1,375
572
75–84
615
127
85+
137
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,209 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,781 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,104 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.1%
White
21%
Hispanic or Latino
14.6%
Other race
10%
Asian
6.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,295 | 42.1% |
| White | 6,622 | 21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,612 | 14.6% |
| Other race | 3,175 | 10% |
| Asian | 2,071 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,620 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 207 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.8% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
19.7%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $56,559 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
27.9%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,016 |
| Owner occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter occupied | 49.8% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 55.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.1% |
| Electricity | 61.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,054 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 579 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,769 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,688 | 36.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,916 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,847 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 36.5% |
| Married | 47.3% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
20.5%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 495 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,583 | 37.2% |
| High school | 1,072 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,414 | 34.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Professional & management
11.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Construction
7.5%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 24.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 30.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 29.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 49.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 739 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 19.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,991 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 4,653 | 18.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,247 | 13.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 973 | 3.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,633 | 69.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,272 | 67.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,640 | 50.5% |
| Foreign born | 361 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,357 | 31.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,403 | 52.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 530 | 2% |
| Italian | 405 | 1.5% |
| French | 363 | 1.3% |
| English | 148 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 32 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77071
What city is ZIP code 77071 in?
ZIP code 77071 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77071 in?
ZIP code 77071 falls within Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77071?
ZIP code 77071 has an estimated population of 26,990 residents, with a density of 6,004 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77071?
The median household income in ZIP code 77071 is $56,559, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77071?
The median home value in ZIP code 77071 is $208,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 77071 in?
ZIP code 77071 observes the CST timezone.