77039 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77039 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 10.09 square miles and serves a population of 27,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/281/713.

About ZIP code 77039

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $41,988. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 60% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,907

population

10.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77037 Houston (3.2 mi) 77032 Houston (3.5 mi) 77093 Houston (3.7 mi) 77060 Houston (3.8 mi) 77050 Houston (4 mi) 77076 Houston (4.4 mi) 77016 Houston (4.6 mi) 77396 Humble (4.9 mi) 77022 Houston (6 mi) 77078 Houston (6.3 mi) 77038 Houston (6.3 mi) 77028 Houston (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	27,907
Population density	2,766 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	10.09 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	29.9108
Longitude	-95.3379
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	832/281/713

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

27,907

Population

2,766

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$41,988

Median household income

$17,554

Per capita income

$137,400

Median home value

$1,115

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

5,261

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,252

Under 5

1,046

1,243

5–9

1,040

1,378

10–14

1,152

1,109

15–19

927

1,375

20–24

1,149

2,087

25–34

1,745

1,864

35–44

1,559

1,791

45–54

1,497

822

55–59

688

725

60–64

607

1,067

65–74

892

370

75–84

309

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,478	30.4%
18 and over	19,429	69.6%
65 and over	2,851	10.2%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.5%

Hispanic or Latino 24.4%

Other race 18.5%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	15,684	42.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9,026	24.4%
Other race	6,829	18.5%
Black or African American	2,430	6.6%
Two or more races	2,230	6%
Asian	634	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$41,988

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 33.9%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,400
Median rent / month	$1,115
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	30.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,492	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	485	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,642	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,304	29.1%
Households with children under 18	3,048	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,298	29.0%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.2%	37.2%
Married	37.6%	42.2%
Separated	2.5%	3.9%
Widowed	2.4%	8.1%
Divorced	7.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 26.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	385	5.1%
Kindergarten	540	7.2%
Elementary school	4,015	53.3%
High school	1,630	21.6%
College / grad school	960	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.6%

Retail trade 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.8%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	30.9%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	19.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	31.1%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	53.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	33.3%
Cholesterol screening	81.2%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.5%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	38.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,609	91.8%
Spanish	15,448	60.3%
Other Indo-European	15,259	59.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	157	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,853	60.4%
Born in same state	16,425	58.9%
Born in different state	15,092	54.1%
Foreign born	428	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	11,054	39.6%
Not a US citizen	3,259	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,430	5.1%
Italian	142	0.5%
French	98	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	0.2%
Polish	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.4%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77039

What city is ZIP code 77039 in?

ZIP code 77039 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77039 in?

ZIP code 77039 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77039?

Approximately 60% of households in ZIP code 77039 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 77039 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 77039 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77039?

28% of residents in ZIP code 77039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77039?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 77039 in?

ZIP code 77039 observes the CST timezone.