77027 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77027 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 2.66 square miles and serves a population of 19,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/832/281/346.
About ZIP code 77027
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $896,500. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($103,627) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,478
population
2.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77027
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77056 Houston (1.2 mi)
77046 Houston (1.3 mi)
77098 Houston (2.1 mi)
77019 Houston (2.2 mi)
77057 Houston (2.5 mi)
77005 Houston (2.6 mi)
77007 Houston (2.8 mi)
77401 Bellaire (2.8 mi)
77081 Houston (3.1 mi)
77024 Houston (3.4 mi)
77006 Houston (3.6 mi)
77030 Houston (3.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,478 |
| Population density | 7,323 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7463 |
| Longitude | -95.4475 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 713/832/281/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 19.2% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
19,478
Population
7,323
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$103,627
Median household income
$94,017
Per capita income
$896,500
Median home value
$1,737
Median monthly rent
27.1%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
5,046
Housing units
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
381
222
5–9
231
243
10–14
254
336
15–19
351
674
20–24
705
3,087
25–34
3,225
1,241
35–44
1,297
825
45–54
862
558
55–59
584
634
60–64
663
799
65–74
835
405
75–84
424
135
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,061 | 10.6% |
| 18 and over | 17,417 | 89.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,740 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.9%
Asian
11.2%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Black or African American
8.9%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,604 | 58.9% |
| Asian | 2,409 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,997 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,936 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 1,916 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 540 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 19.2% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
2.7%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
20.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 20.1% |
| Median income | $103,627 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
5.6%
$300k–$500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
24.6%
$1M+
45.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $896,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,737 |
| Owner occupied | 27.1% |
| Renter occupied | 72.9% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 16.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 66.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 38.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 37.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 57.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 4.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 71.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,332 | 29.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 869 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,563 | 31.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,421 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,196 | 10.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,970 | 17.6% |
| Average household size | 1.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.5% | 42.2% |
| Married | 43.6% | 39.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.3%
HS graduate
5.0%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
41.0%
Graduate / professional
35.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 76.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 290 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 751 | 20.6% |
| High school | 555 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,990 | 54.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.3%
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Finance & real estate
16.5%
Retail trade
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Construction
3.8%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 71.8% |
| Service | 5.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.6% |
| Production & transportation | 4.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.5% |
| Retirement income | 10.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 7.5% |
| Arthritis | 15.7% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 14.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 6.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 825 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 16.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.6% |
| Public insurance | 15.3% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,732 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 815 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 283 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 395 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,728 | 80.7% |
| Born in same state | 15,397 | 79.0% |
| Born in different state | 9,090 | 46.7% |
| Foreign born | 331 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,750 | 19.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,412 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,183 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 2,104 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 1,388 | 7.1% |
| English | 345 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 194 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 183 | 0.9% |
| German | 95 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 57.4% |
| Internet access | 99.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77027
What city is ZIP code 77027 in?
ZIP code 77027 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77027 in?
ZIP code 77027 falls within Harris County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77027?
76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 77027 mostly rentals?
73% of occupied units in ZIP code 77027 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77027?
The median home value in ZIP code 77027 is $896,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77027?
The median household income in ZIP code 77027 is $103,627, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77027 in?
ZIP code 77027 observes the CST timezone.