77036 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77036 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 7.28 square miles and serves a population of 72,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/346/832/281.

About ZIP code 77036

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,200. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,899. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 48% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 56% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

72,278

population

7.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77074 Houston (0.3 mi) 77031 Houston (2.9 mi) 77071 Houston (2.9 mi) 77096 Houston (3.2 mi) 77081 Houston (3.2 mi) 77063 Houston (3.2 mi) 77072 Houston (3.6 mi) 77401 Bellaire (3.7 mi) 77042 Houston (3.9 mi) 77099 Houston (4.1 mi) 77035 Houston (4.1 mi) 77057 Houston (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	72,278
Population density	9,928 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	7.28 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	29.6935
Longitude	-95.5256
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713/346/832/281

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

72,278

Population

9,928

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$41,899

Median household income

$20,171

Per capita income

$205,200

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

16.4%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

8,976

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

3,292

Under 5

3,240

2,679

5–9

2,637

2,302

10–14

2,266

2,220

15–19

2,185

3,309

20–24

3,257

7,421

25–34

7,305

5,305

35–44

5,221

4,018

45–54

3,954

1,563

55–59

1,539

1,615

60–64

1,589

1,557

65–74

1,533

777

75–84

765

367

85+

362

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18,887	26.1%
18 and over	53,391	73.9%
65 and over	5,361	7.4%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.4%

Other race 25.7%

White 11.9%

Two or more races 11.8%

Black or African American 7.4%

Asian 6.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	41,323	36.4%
Other race	29,191	25.7%
White	13,464	11.9%
Two or more races	13,373	11.8%
Black or African American	8,404	7.4%
Asian	7,490	6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	263	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	93	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$41,899

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,200
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	16.4%
Renter occupied	83.6%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	18.2%
Large apartment buildings	25.8%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	37.8%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.5%
1 bedroom	41.4%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	14.6%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.8%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	7.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	85.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,547	28.8%
Cohabiting couple	4,356	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	6,142	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	8,115	31.0%
Households with children under 18	9,712	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,273	16.3%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.2%	52.0%
Married	32.5%	30.4%
Separated	3.7%	4.5%
Widowed	1.0%	4.5%
Divorced	4.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 35.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	702	4.4%
Kindergarten	1,285	8.0%
Elementary school	7,789	48.6%
High school	3,626	22.6%
College / grad school	2,628	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.0%

Professional & management 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Retail trade 10.1%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Other services 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.3%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.7%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	7.6%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	15.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 45.3%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.5%
Retirement income	5.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	17.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	39.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	46.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	35.1%
Cholesterol screening	81.3%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.2%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	48.0%
Uninsured under 19	20.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	65,746	91.0%
Spanish	36,807	56.0%
Other Indo-European	31,014	47.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	640	1.0%
Other languages	3,846	5.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,535	45.0%
Born in same state	31,394	43.4%
Born in different state	26,450	36.6%
Foreign born	1,141	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	39,743	55.0%
Not a US citizen	6,755	17.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,726	2.4%
French	1,108	1.5%
Italian	617	0.9%
English	61	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.1%
Irish	27	0%
German	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77036

What part of Houston is ZIP code 77036?

ZIP code 77036 covers a portion of Houston, Texas, within Harris County.

What county is ZIP code 77036 in?

ZIP code 77036 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77036?

Approximately 56% of households in ZIP code 77036 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 77036 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 77036 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77036?

27% of residents in ZIP code 77036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77036?

The median household income in ZIP code 77036 is $41,899, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77036 in?

ZIP code 77036 observes the CST timezone.