77598 ZIP Code — Webster, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77598 is located in Webster, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 12.24 square miles and serves a population of 26,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/281.
About ZIP code 77598
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,800. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $56,551.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
26,635
population
12.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77598 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77598
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77598. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Webster | Acceptable |
| Webster | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77062 Houston (1.6 mi)
77058 Houston (3 mi)
77546 Friendswood (3.7 mi)
77573 League City (4.1 mi)
77059 Houston (4.3 mi)
77209 Houston (4.3 mi)
77089 Houston (5.9 mi)
77089 Houston (5.9 mi)
77034 Houston (5.9 mi)
77507 Pasadena (6.1 mi)
77586 Seabrook (6.4 mi)
77565 Kemah (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,635 |
| Population density | 2,176 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5493 |
| Longitude | -95.1392 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 832/281 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,635
Population
2,176
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$56,551
Median household income
$37,578
Per capita income
$207,800
Median home value
$1,231
Median monthly rent
19.6%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
3,458
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
805
Under 5
778
906
5–9
877
755
10–14
731
729
15–19
705
1,003
20–24
971
2,697
25–34
2,608
2,040
35–44
1,972
1,830
45–54
1,769
687
55–59
664
718
60–64
695
841
65–74
813
372
75–84
360
157
85+
152
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,616 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 21,019 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,695 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.4%
Hispanic or Latino
14.6%
Black or African American
12%
Two or more races
9.4%
Other race
8.9%
Asian
5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,424 | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,562 | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,732 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 2,920 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 2,769 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1,731 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $56,551 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
42.2%
$300k–$500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,231 |
| Owner occupied | 19.6% |
| Renter occupied | 80.4% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 20.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 31.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 39.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 40.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 11.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 81.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,812 | 30.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,026 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,550 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,055 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,134 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,019 | 16.2% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 38.8% |
| Married | 36.8% | 35.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 453 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,704 | 41.2% |
| High school | 1,053 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,984 | 30.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.3%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 22.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
25.6%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
21.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.2% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 14.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 27.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.6% |
| Visited dentist | 55.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,130 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 18.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,052 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 4,374 | 17.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,369 | 13.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 382 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 435 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,176 | 79.5% |
| Born in same state | 20,162 | 75.7% |
| Born in different state | 14,611 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,014 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,459 | 20.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,866 | 34.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,945 | 7.3% |
| French | 1,631 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 564 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 184 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 166 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.3% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77598
What city is ZIP code 77598 in?
ZIP code 77598 is primarily assigned to Webster, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77598 in?
ZIP code 77598 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77598 mostly rentals?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 77598 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 77598?
ZIP code 77598 has an estimated population of 26,635 residents, with a density of 2,176 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77598?
The median household income in ZIP code 77598 is $56,551, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77598?
The median home value in ZIP code 77598 is $207,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 77598 in?
ZIP code 77598 observes the CST timezone.