77076 ZIP Code — Houston, TX

Harris County, Texas

ZIP code 77076 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 4.75 square miles and serves a population of 33,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713.

About ZIP code 77076

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $37,927. Poverty affects 30% 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 construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 51% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 77076 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

33,529

population

4.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77076 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77076

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77022 Houston (2.2 mi) 77093 Houston (2.7 mi) 77037 Houston (2.8 mi) 77018 Houston (3.5 mi) 77091 Houston (3.7 mi) 77039 Houston (4.4 mi) 77088 Houston (4.5 mi) 77009 Houston (4.8 mi) 77008 Houston (4.8 mi) 77060 Houston (5.1 mi) 77016 Houston (5.2 mi) 77038 Houston (5.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	33,529
Population density	7,059 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	4.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.8605
Longitude	-95.3833
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	713

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

33,529

Population

7,059

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$37,927

Median household income

$15,744

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$1,122

Median monthly rent

49.2%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

5,668

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,104

Under 5

1,207

1,259

5–9

1,377

1,654

10–14

1,808

1,722

15–19

1,882

1,174

20–24

1,283

2,286

25–34

2,499

2,155

35–44

2,355

1,751

45–54

1,913

888

55–59

971

894

60–64

977

791

65–74

864

233

75–84

255

108

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,699	31.9%
18 and over	22,830	68.1%
65 and over	2,370	7.1%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.9%

Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Two or more races 16.2%

Other race 11.3%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,848	40.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12,571	27.3%
Two or more races	7,489	16.2%
Other race	5,212	11.3%
Black or African American	1,783	3.9%
Asian	144	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	21.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	9.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$37,927

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 38.4%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$1,122
Owner occupied	49.2%
Renter occupied	50.8%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	34.3%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.8%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,089	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	933	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,720	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,173	32.0%
Households with children under 18	5,023	50.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,870	18.9%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	41.6%
Married	38.8%	37.2%
Separated	1.5%	4.9%
Widowed	1.1%	6.7%
Divorced	7.2%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.4%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	54.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	678	6.6%
Kindergarten	523	5.1%
Elementary school	5,185	50.5%
High school	2,456	23.9%
College / grad school	1,420	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.6%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Professional & management 12.2%

Other services 9.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Public administration 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 39.2%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	8.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	17.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	29.3%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	54.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	34.2%
Cholesterol screening	80.7%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	352	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.4%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	36.2%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,218	93.1%
Spanish	15,991	51.2%
Other Indo-European	15,935	51.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.0%
Other languages	42	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,649	64.6%
Born in same state	21,366	63.7%
Born in different state	19,593	58.4%
Foreign born	283	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	11,880	35.4%
Not a US citizen	2,828	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	830	2.5%
French	260	0.8%
Italian	93	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	0.1%
English	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77076

What city is ZIP code 77076 in?

ZIP code 77076 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77076 in?

ZIP code 77076 falls within Harris County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77076?

Approximately 51% of households in ZIP code 77076 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 77076 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 77076 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77076?

30% of residents in ZIP code 77076 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77076?

5% 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 77076 in?

ZIP code 77076 observes the CST timezone.