77022 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77022 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 5.84 square miles and serves a population of 26,903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77022

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $46,525. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 30% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,903

population

5.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77076 Houston (2.2 mi) 77009 Houston (2.6 mi) 77018 Houston (3 mi) 77093 Houston (3 mi) 77008 Houston (3.4 mi) 77026 Houston (3.8 mi) 77091 Houston (4.5 mi) 77201 Houston (4.6 mi) 77007 Houston (4.6 mi) 77204 Houston (4.7 mi) 77216 Houston (4.7 mi) 77212 Houston (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,903
Population density	4,607 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	5.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.8300
Longitude	-95.3764
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	61.7%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

26,903

Population

4,607

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$46,525

Median household income

$22,126

Per capita income

$169,600

Median home value

$1,005

Median monthly rent

46.6%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

5,814

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

855

Under 5

876

784

5–9

805

785

10–14

805

1,147

15–19

1,176

1,074

20–24

1,101

1,928

25–34

1,978

1,754

35–44

1,798

1,427

45–54

1,463

829

55–59

851

830

60–64

851

1,103

65–74

1,131

508

75–84

521

258

85+

265

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,375	23.7%
18 and over	20,528	76.3%
65 and over	3,786	14.1%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 29%

White 27.6%

Other race 16.3%

Two or more races 13.7%

Black or African American 12.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	11,012	29%
White	10,474	27.6%
Other race	6,165	16.3%
Two or more races	5,213	13.7%
Black or African American	4,576	12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	258	0.7%
Asian	205	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$46,525

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,600
Median rent / month	$1,005
Owner occupied	46.6%
Renter occupied	53.4%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	17.4%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	23.6%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	20.2%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	54.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,377	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	739	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,248	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,868	31.1%
Households with children under 18	3,247	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,216	34.8%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	42.9%
Married	40.2%	36.9%
Separated	2.0%	2.7%
Widowed	4.7%	5.9%
Divorced	8.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	201	3.1%
Kindergarten	330	5.1%
Elementary school	2,652	40.7%
High school	1,835	28.2%
College / grad school	1,494	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 17.8%

Retail trade 13.7%

Professional & management 9.5%

Other services 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 38.8%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 35.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	43.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	50.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	33.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	31.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	606	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.6%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	35.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,172	93.6%
Spanish	7,656	30.4%
Other Indo-European	7,567	30.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.2%
Other languages	46	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,946	66.7%
Born in same state	17,751	66.0%
Born in different state	15,395	57.2%
Foreign born	195	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	8,957	33.3%
Not a US citizen	2,952	33.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	712	2.6%
French	207	0.8%
Polish	159	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	0.5%
Irish	66	0.2%
German	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77022

What city is ZIP code 77022 in?

ZIP code 77022 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77022 in?

ZIP code 77022 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77022?

Approximately 30% of households in ZIP code 77022 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77022?

27% of residents in ZIP code 77022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77022?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77022?

Health data for ZIP code 77022 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 77022 in?

ZIP code 77022 observes the CST timezone.