77044 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77044 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 39.10 square miles and serves a population of 54,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346.
About ZIP code 77044
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 $252,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,958.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
54,313
population
39.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77044 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77044
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77049 Houston (4.7 mi)
77346 Humble (5.9 mi)
77050 Houston (6.1 mi)
77078 Houston (6.5 mi)
77396 Humble (6.6 mi)
77532 Crosby (7 mi)
77016 Houston (8.3 mi)
77013 Houston (8.6 mi)
77530 Channelview (9 mi)
77562 Highlands (9.2 mi)
77028 Houston (9.5 mi)
77015 Houston (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,313 |
| Population density | 1,389 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9059 |
| Longitude | -95.1703 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
54,313
Population
1,389
People per sq mi
33.1
Median age
$87,958
Median household income
$33,567
Per capita income
$252,300
Median home value
$1,587
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
13,381
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,005
Under 5
2,054
2,538
5–9
2,601
2,726
10–14
2,793
2,093
15–19
2,145
1,510
20–24
1,547
3,455
25–34
3,539
5,198
35–44
5,325
3,340
45–54
3,422
1,284
55–59
1,316
880
60–64
901
1,203
65–74
1,233
503
75–84
515
92
85+
95
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,550 | 32.3% |
| 18 and over | 36,763 | 67.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,641 | 6.7% |
| Median age | 33.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
31.6%
Black or African American
26.2%
Hispanic or Latino
19%
Two or more races
12.9%
Other race
8.5%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,207 | 31.6% |
| Black or African American | 17,573 | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,746 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 8,657 | 12.9% |
| Other race | 5,686 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 773 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 271 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.0% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $87,958 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
31.2%
$300k–$500k
28.1%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,587 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 42.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.4% |
| Electricity | 48.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,555 | 57.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,001 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,020 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,011 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,751 | 52.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,805 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 3.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 31.6% |
| Married | 55.5% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,058 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 994 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 8,297 | 48.0% |
| High school | 3,799 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,122 | 18.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Professional & management
15.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Construction
9.2%
Retail trade
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 15.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 32.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,479 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.4% |
| No insurance | 20.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,254 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 7,766 | 15.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,562 | 15.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 147 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,472 | 81.9% |
| Born in same state | 43,238 | 79.6% |
| Born in different state | 34,795 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,234 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,841 | 18.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,173 | 42.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,028 | 3.7% |
| French | 1,865 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1,361 | 2.5% |
| English | 403 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 117 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 83 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 26 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.5% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77044
What part of Houston is ZIP code 77044?
ZIP code 77044 covers a portion of Houston, Texas, within Harris County.
What county is ZIP code 77044 in?
ZIP code 77044 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77044 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 77044 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 77044?
ZIP code 77044 has an estimated population of 54,313 residents, with a density of 1,389 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77044?
The median household income in ZIP code 77044 is $87,958, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77044?
The median home value in ZIP code 77044 is $252,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 77044 in?
ZIP code 77044 observes the CST timezone.