77079 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
ZIP code 77079 is a large ZIP code located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County with a population of approximately 35,097 residents. At $99,164, the median household income here runs above the Texas average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $604,500 are well above the national average, with 48.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,582 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 49% single-family (decreasing), 45% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 6.5%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 67.9%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.0, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 77077, 77043, 77042.
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ZIP 77079 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77079 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $99k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $604k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,582 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 67.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77077 – Houston
- 77043 – Houston
- 77042 – Houston
- 77082 – Houston
- 77084 – Houston
- 77072 – Houston
- 77080 – Houston
- 77063 – Houston
- 77024 – Houston
- 77094 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77077 | HOUSTON | 62,933 | $69,782 |
| 77043 | HOUSTON | 25,900 | $74,320 |
| 77042 | HOUSTON | 40,747 | $51,723 |
| 77082 | HOUSTON | 53,401 | $55,962 |
| 77084 | HOUSTON | 108,557 | $75,510 |