77056 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77056 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 3.46 square miles and serves a population of 21,941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/832/281/346.
About ZIP code 77056
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $809,900. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($97,097) 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
21,941
population
3.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77056
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77027 Houston (1.2 mi)
77057 Houston (1.3 mi)
77024 Houston (2.2 mi)
77046 Houston (2.3 mi)
77401 Bellaire (2.8 mi)
77081 Houston (2.9 mi)
77098 Houston (3.3 mi)
77019 Houston (3.4 mi)
77063 Houston (3.4 mi)
77005 Houston (3.7 mi)
77007 Houston (3.7 mi)
77055 Houston (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,941 |
| Population density | 6,341 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7492 |
| Longitude | -95.4674 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 713/832/281/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 24.9% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,941
Population
6,341
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$97,097
Median household income
$103,066
Per capita income
$809,900
Median home value
$1,783
Median monthly rent
34.8%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
7,111
Housing units
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
489
Under 5
476
294
5–9
285
217
10–14
211
320
15–19
310
762
20–24
740
2,389
25–34
2,321
1,785
35–44
1,734
1,328
45–54
1,291
505
55–59
490
448
60–64
436
1,480
65–74
1,438
705
75–84
686
406
85+
395
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,349 | 10.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,592 | 89.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,110 | 23.3% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Asian
13.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
8.1%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,057 | 58% |
| Asian | 3,227 | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,284 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,979 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,968 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 653 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.6% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 24.9% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
24.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 24.4% |
| Median income | $97,097 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
8.5%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
27.0%
$1M+
43.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $809,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,783 |
| Owner occupied | 34.8% |
| Renter occupied | 65.2% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 17.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 71.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 35.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 9.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.3% |
| Electricity | 72.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,726 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 855 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,192 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,305 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,575 | 13.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,528 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 1.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.7% | 29.5% |
| Married | 50.6% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
4.8%
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
41.2%
Graduate / professional
35.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 76.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 124 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 715 | 24.6% |
| High school | 574 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,304 | 44.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.9%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Retail trade
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Construction
3.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 64.1% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 4.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 7.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 6.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 765 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 22.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 24.4% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,976 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1,709 | 8.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 593 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 607 | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 447 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,124 | 73.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,578 | 71.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,481 | 38.7% |
| Foreign born | 546 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,817 | 26.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,284 | 39.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,355 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 1,457 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,004 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 120 | 0.5% |
| English | 94 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 35 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.0% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77056
What city is ZIP code 77056 in?
ZIP code 77056 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77056 in?
ZIP code 77056 falls within Harris County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77056?
77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 77056 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 77056 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77056?
The median home value in ZIP code 77056 is $809,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 77056?
ZIP code 77056 has an estimated population of 21,941 residents, with a density of 6,347 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77056 in?
ZIP code 77056 observes the CST timezone.