77562 ZIP Code — Highlands, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77562 is located in Highlands, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 13.48 square miles and serves a population of 9,793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/832.

About ZIP code 77562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,225. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,793

population

13.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highlands	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77530 Channelview (4.8 mi) 77521 Baytown (4.8 mi) 77521 Baytown (4.8 mi) 77049 Houston (6.1 mi) 77532 Crosby (7.5 mi) 77015 Houston (8 mi) 77536 Deer Park (9 mi) 77044 Houston (9.2 mi) 77523 Baytown (9.8 mi) 77523 Baytown (9.8 mi) 77571 La Porte (10 mi) 77503 Pasadena (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,793
Population density	726 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	13.48 sq mi
Water area	3.37 sq mi
Latitude	29.8283
Longitude	-95.0457
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	281/832

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,793

Population

726

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$64,225

Median household income

$31,405

Per capita income

$179,600

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

3,128

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

472

Under 5

476

277

5–9

278

364

10–14

366

365

15–19

367

206

20–24

207

744

25–34

749

530

35–44

533

462

45–54

465

309

55–59

312

379

60–64

381

616

65–74

621

128

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,628	26.8%
18 and over	7,165	73.2%
65 and over	1,551	15.8%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Two or more races 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Black or African American 4.9%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,390	66.8%
Two or more races	1,352	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,278	11.5%
Black or African American	542	4.9%
Other race	332	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	161	1.5%
Asian	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$64,225

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,600
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.4%
Electricity	49.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,007	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	135	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	601	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	687	20.0%
Households with children under 18	1,088	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,043	30.4%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	25.1%
Married	58.5%	54.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.5%
Widowed	2.5%	9.1%
Divorced	9.5%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	289	11.2%
Kindergarten	184	7.2%
Elementary school	1,020	39.6%
High school	567	22.0%
College / grad school	513	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 11.4%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Other services 6.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 53.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	28.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	580	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,845	90.3%
Spanish	1,267	14.3%
Other Indo-European	1,267	14.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,231	84.0%
Born in same state	8,231	84.0%
Born in different state	6,794	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,562	16.0%
Not a US citizen	643	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,062	10.8%
Italian	1,060	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	403	4.1%
English	31	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77562

What city is ZIP code 77562 in?

ZIP code 77562 is primarily assigned to Highlands, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77562 in?

ZIP code 77562 falls within Harris County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77562?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 77562?

The median home value in ZIP code 77562 is $179,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 77562?

ZIP code 77562 has an estimated population of 9,793 residents, with a density of 727 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77562?

The median household income in ZIP code 77562 is $64,225, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77562 in?

ZIP code 77562 observes the CST timezone.