77053 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Fort Bend County, Texas

ZIP code 77053 is located in Houston, Texas, within Fort Bend County. It covers approximately 11.38 square miles and serves a population of 30,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346/713.

About ZIP code 77053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $61,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,175

population

11.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77085 Houston (3 mi) 77545 Fresno (3 mi) 77489 Missouri City (3.2 mi) 77045 Houston (4.2 mi) 77035 Houston (4.3 mi) 77047 Houston (4.7 mi) 77047 Houston (4.7 mi) 77071 Houston (5.5 mi) 77459 Missouri City (5.7 mi) 77096 Houston (5.9 mi) 77477 Stafford (6.5 mi) 77025 Houston (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	30,175
Population density	2,652 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	11.38 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	29.5893
Longitude	-95.4643
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	281/346/713

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	22.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	33.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	15.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

30,175

Population

2,652

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$61,750

Median household income

$24,067

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

$1,471

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

6,452

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

829

Under 5

820

1,184

5–9

1,172

1,162

10–14

1,151

1,452

15–19

1,438

925

20–24

915

2,181

25–34

2,160

2,033

35–44

2,012

2,160

45–54

2,139

777

55–59

769

678

60–64

671

1,211

65–74

1,199

483

75–84

478

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,780	25.8%
18 and over	22,395	74.2%
65 and over	3,547	11.8%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 32%

White 21.8%

Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

Two or more races 14.1%

Other race 9.4%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,348	32%
White	8,413	21.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8,360	21.7%
Two or more races	5,417	14.1%
Other race	3,636	9.4%
Asian	183	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	178	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	22.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	33.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	15.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$61,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 28.5%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$1,471
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	71.0%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	62.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,771	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,203	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,234	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,040	32.9%
Households with children under 18	4,014	43.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,474	26.8%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	42.2%
Married	37.8%	37.4%
Separated	2.9%	6.4%
Widowed	1.5%	4.2%
Divorced	8.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	298	3.6%
Kindergarten	311	3.8%
Elementary school	3,834	47.0%
High school	2,027	24.8%
College / grad school	1,695	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Construction 15.4%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.1%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	18.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	40.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	899	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	24.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,526	94.5%
Spanish	7,074	24.8%
Other Indo-European	7,032	24.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	42	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,488	74.5%
Born in same state	22,193	73.5%
Born in different state	19,223	63.7%
Foreign born	295	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	7,687	25.5%
Not a US citizen	2,006	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	719	2.4%
Polish	114	0.4%
French	78	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	0.2%
Italian	46	0.2%
English	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77053

What city is ZIP code 77053 in?

ZIP code 77053 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77053 in?

ZIP code 77053 falls within Fort Bend County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77053?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 77053 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77053?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77053?

19% of residents in ZIP code 77053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77053?

The median home value in ZIP code 77053 is $142,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77053 in?

ZIP code 77053 observes the CST timezone.