77587 ZIP Code — South Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77587 is located in South Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 3.07 square miles and serves a population of 16,185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77587

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $50,925. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77587 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,185

population

3.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77587 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77587

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77587. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77502 Pasadena (1.9 mi) 77017 Houston (2.3 mi) 77504 Pasadena (2.6 mi) 77075 Houston (3.3 mi) 77061 Houston (3.3 mi) 77034 Houston (3.5 mi) 77506 Pasadena (4.3 mi) 77087 Houston (4.6 mi) 77012 Houston (4.7 mi) 77089 Houston (5 mi) 77089 Houston (5 mi) 77209 Houston (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,185
Population density	5,272 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	3.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.6607
Longitude	-95.2287
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	53.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,185

Population

5,272

People per sq mi

28.3

Median age

$50,925

Median household income

$20,716

Per capita income

$146,300

Median home value

$1,131

Median monthly rent

51.9%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

3,111

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

635

Under 5

679

556

5–9

595

806

10–14

862

923

15–19

987

676

20–24

722

870

25–34

930

1,057

35–44

1,130

925

45–54

988

284

55–59

303

447

60–64

477

410

65–74

439

176

75–84

189

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,441	33.6%
18 and over	10,744	66.4%
65 and over	1,333	8.2%
Median age	28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.5%

Hispanic or Latino 31.5%

Two or more races 25.3%

Other race 6.8%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,156	34.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7,430	31.5%
Two or more races	5,963	25.3%
Other race	1,608	6.8%
Asian	257	1.1%
Black or African American	180	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$50,925

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,300
Median rent / month	$1,131
Owner occupied	51.9%
Renter occupied	48.1%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	24.6%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	42.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,085	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	310	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,006	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,428	29.6%
Households with children under 18	2,385	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,022	21.2%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	38.6%
Married	41.8%	38.6%
Separated	4.6%	6.8%
Widowed	2.3%	7.3%
Divorced	9.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.7%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	1.9%
Kindergarten	175	3.3%
Elementary school	2,444	45.4%
High school	1,532	28.5%
College / grad school	1,127	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.5%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.9%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	17.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	51.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	39.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	30.7%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,871	91.9%
Spanish	3,789	25.5%
Other Indo-European	3,678	24.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	0.2%
Other languages	76	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,647	72.0%
Born in same state	11,491	71.0%
Born in different state	10,275	63.5%
Foreign born	156	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	4,538	28.0%
Not a US citizen	1,263	27.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	118	0.7%
Arab	110	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	0.4%
Polish	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77587

What city is ZIP code 77587 in?

ZIP code 77587 is primarily assigned to South Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77587 in?

ZIP code 77587 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77587 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 77587 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77587?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 77587 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77587?

9% 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 77587?

23% of residents in ZIP code 77587 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 77587 in?

ZIP code 77587 observes the CST timezone.