77447 ZIP Code — Hockley, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77447 is located in Hockley, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 103.45 square miles and serves a population of 19,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.
About ZIP code 77447
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $266,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
19,196
population
103.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77447 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77447
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hockley | Acceptable |
| Hockley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77484 Waller (7.2 mi)
77484 Waller (7.2 mi)
77433 Cypress (7.7 mi)
77377 Tomball (8.3 mi)
77355 Magnolia (9.6 mi)
77429 Cypress (10.8 mi)
77362 Pinehurst (11.9 mi)
77493 Katy (13.1 mi)
77095 Houston (13.6 mi)
77375 Tomball (14.2 mi)
77354 Magnolia (14.7 mi)
77445 Hempstead (15.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,196 |
| Population density | 186 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 103.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.0467 |
| Longitude | -95.8214 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 936 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
19,196
Population
186
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$100,250
Median household income
$38,598
Per capita income
$266,000
Median home value
$1,390
Median monthly rent
84.0%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
5,842
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,029
Under 5
931
897
5–9
811
1,003
10–14
906
448
15–19
406
599
20–24
541
1,442
25–34
1,304
1,484
35–44
1,341
1,128
45–54
1,019
685
55–59
620
597
60–64
539
511
65–74
462
206
75–84
187
53
85+
47
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,174 | 32.2% |
| 18 and over | 13,022 | 67.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,466 | 7.6% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.8%
Hispanic or Latino
20%
Other race
11.6%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black or African American
8.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,717 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,793 | 20% |
| Other race | 2,777 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,341 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,077 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 227 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
17.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 17.1% |
| Median income | $100,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
35.6%
$300k–$500k
31.4%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,390 |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 38.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 61.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,212 | 65.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 248 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,084 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 867 | 13.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,858 | 44.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,034 | 16.1% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.2% | 22.2% |
| Married | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
29.9%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 424 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,891 | 52.7% |
| High school | 739 | 13.5% |
| College / grad school | 945 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
13.3%
Construction
13.0%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Information
3.8%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
31.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 27.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,353 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 18.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,236 | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 1,309 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,194 | 6.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 46 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,417 | 85.5% |
| Born in same state | 16,194 | 84.4% |
| Born in different state | 11,695 | 60.9% |
| Foreign born | 223 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,779 | 14.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,588 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,742 | 9.1% |
| Italian | 1,373 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 993 | 5.2% |
| German | 37 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 34 | 0.2% |
| English | 31 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77447
What city is ZIP code 77447 in?
ZIP code 77447 is primarily assigned to Hockley, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77447 in?
ZIP code 77447 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77447 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 77447 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 77447 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 77447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 77447 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 77447 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 77447?
ZIP code 77447 has an estimated population of 19,196 residents, with a density of 186 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77447 in?
ZIP code 77447 observes the CST timezone.