77086 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77086 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 6.83 square miles and serves a population of 29,705 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/832.

About ZIP code 77086

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 $168,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $56,200. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

29,705

population

6.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77315 North Houston (1.3 mi) 77066 Houston (2.8 mi) 77064 Houston (2.9 mi) 77038 Houston (3.1 mi) 77067 Houston (3.5 mi) 77088 Houston (3.7 mi) 77040 Houston (4.5 mi) 77069 Houston (4.8 mi) 77014 Houston (4.9 mi) 77041 Houston (5.4 mi) 77091 Houston (5.5 mi) 77068 Houston (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,705
Population density	4,349 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	6.83 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.9218
Longitude	-95.4946
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	281/832

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,705

Population

4,349

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$56,200

Median household income

$21,684

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$1,162

Median monthly rent

56.6%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

5,550

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

822

Under 5

865

979

5–9

1,030

1,581

10–14

1,665

1,432

15–19

1,507

1,106

20–24

1,165

1,749

25–34

1,842

1,979

35–44

2,084

1,773

45–54

1,867

966

55–59

1,016

780

60–64

822

1,011

65–74

1,064

249

75–84

263

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,804	29.6%
18 and over	20,901	70.4%
65 and over	2,675	9.0%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

White 24.6%

Black or African American 14.1%

Other race 13.9%

Two or more races 13.2%

Asian 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	10,567	26.2%
White	9,913	24.6%
Black or African American	5,662	14.1%
Other race	5,603	13.9%
Two or more races	5,317	13.2%
Asian	2,901	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	309	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$56,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$1,162
Owner occupied	56.6%
Renter occupied	43.4%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	72.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,150	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	423	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,676	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,451	28.2%
Households with children under 18	4,228	48.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,131	24.5%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	38.4%
Married	45.1%	44.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.9%
Widowed	1.8%	5.5%
Divorced	9.1%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	1.2%
Kindergarten	602	6.9%
Elementary school	4,130	47.3%
High school	2,158	24.7%
College / grad school	1,730	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 13.8%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Professional & management 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Other services 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	17.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	45.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	37.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.3%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	684	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	30.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,018	94.3%
Spanish	8,863	31.6%
Other Indo-European	7,572	27.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	137	0.5%
Other languages	1,112	4.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,988	63.9%
Born in same state	18,800	63.3%
Born in different state	16,049	54.0%
Foreign born	188	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	10,717	36.1%
Not a US citizen	3,495	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	653	2.2%
Italian	437	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	385	1.3%
German	61	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77086

What city is ZIP code 77086 in?

ZIP code 77086 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77086 in?

ZIP code 77086 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77086?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 77086 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77086?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77086?

16% of residents in ZIP code 77086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77086?

The median home value in ZIP code 77086 is $168,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 77086 in?

ZIP code 77086 observes the CST timezone.