77085 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77085 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 5.48 square miles and serves a population of 16,550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 713/281.
About ZIP code 77085
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $65,715.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
16,550
population
5.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77489 Missouri City (1.8 mi)
77035 Houston (1.9 mi)
77071 Houston (2.5 mi)
77053 Houston (3 mi)
77096 Houston (3.4 mi)
77031 Houston (4.1 mi)
77045 Houston (4.1 mi)
77477 Stafford (4.2 mi)
77074 Houston (4.9 mi)
77036 Houston (5.1 mi)
77025 Houston (5.2 mi)
77545 Fresno (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,550 |
| Population density | 3,020 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6258 |
| Longitude | -95.4920 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 713/281 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
16,550
Population
3,020
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$65,715
Median household income
$30,343
Per capita income
$159,800
Median home value
$1,288
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
3,732
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
446
Under 5
471
395
5–9
417
584
10–14
618
682
15–19
722
655
20–24
693
972
25–34
1,029
1,234
35–44
1,306
1,160
45–54
1,227
380
55–59
403
571
60–64
604
712
65–74
754
208
75–84
221
42
85+
44
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,682 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,868 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,981 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
24.9%
White
22.4%
Black or African American
22%
Other race
15.4%
Two or more races
9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.9%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,495 | 24.9% |
| White | 4,947 | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,848 | 22% |
| Other race | 3,403 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,142 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 867 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 326 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $65,715 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
34.3%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
0.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,288 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 37.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.9% |
| Electricity | 49.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,392 | 43.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 393 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 944 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,748 | 31.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,938 | 35.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,577 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.6% | 36.6% |
| Married | 41.5% | 38.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.9%
Some HS, no diploma
14.5%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 67.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 117 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 175 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,871 | 41.7% |
| High school | 1,220 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,101 | 24.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Professional & management
14.1%
Construction
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Retail trade
8.1%
Other services
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.3% |
| Service | 24.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
16.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 13.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 33.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 41.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 44.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 20.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 321 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 28.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,633 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 4,300 | 27.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,045 | 25.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 170 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,614 | 70.2% |
| Born in same state | 11,454 | 69.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,756 | 58.9% |
| Foreign born | 160 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,936 | 29.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,780 | 36.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 325 | 2% |
| French | 28 | 0.2% |
| Italian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 19 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77085
What city is ZIP code 77085 in?
ZIP code 77085 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77085 in?
ZIP code 77085 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77085?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 77085 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77085?
The median home value in ZIP code 77085 is $159,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 77085?
ZIP code 77085 has an estimated population of 16,550 residents, with a density of 3,019 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77085?
The median household income in ZIP code 77085 is $65,715, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77085 in?
ZIP code 77085 observes the CST timezone.