ZIP Code 77034: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 36,456 Household income: $58,217 Rent: $1,208

Overview

Total population

36,456

Rent

$1,208

Year built

1976

Household income

$58,217

Per capita income

$25,913

Poverty rate

21.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

56.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Harris County

City

Houston

Total population

36,456

Adults over 25

22,495

Total households

12,520

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$58,217

Per capita income

$25,913

Poverty rate

21.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

56.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,208

Year built

1976

Households that rent

49%

Households that own

51%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

21.6%

Black

9.2%

Asian

5.8%

Two or more races

44.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

73%

Not Hispanic or Latino

27%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,157 (94.4%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

905 (5.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

44.4%

High school graduate or GED

28.2%

Some college or associate degree

14%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

13.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 77034 with: Harris County, TX Houston, TX Houston metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77034

Total population36,456

Rent$1,208

Year built1976

Household income$58,217

Per capita income$25,913

Poverty rate21.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Harris County, TX

Total population4,838,303

Rent$1,401

Year built1988

Household income$74,983

Per capita income$41,006

Poverty rate16.3%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Houston, TX

Total population2,328,253

Rent$1,361

Year built1982

Household income$64,813

Per capita income$42,430

Poverty rate19.9%

Unemployment rate4%

Houston Metro Area, TX

Total population7,442,788

Rent$1,430

Year built1993

Household income$82,168

Per capita income$42,619

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP77034	CountyHarris, TX	CityHouston, TX	Metro AreaHouston metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	36,456	4,838,303	2,328,253	7,442,788	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,208	$1,401	$1,361	$1,430	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1976	1988	1982	1993	1992	1980
Household income	$58,217	$74,983	$64,813	$82,168	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$25,913	$41,006	$42,430	$42,619	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	21.2%	16.3%	19.9%	13.9%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.1%	4%	4.3%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 77034

Rent & Income

In 77034, the typical monthly rent is $1,208 and the typical household income is $58,217. Rent here is lower than in both Houston and Texas, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 21.2%, which is higher than in both Houston and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 56.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 13.4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 77034 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 77034 — Poverty

How ZIP 77034 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,208	88 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$58,217	304 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	21.2%	306 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 77034

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 88th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. In Texas as a whole, the range goes from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 77034 ranks 304th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 306th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 77034 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,208 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 77034

Annual Household Income: $58,217

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 77034

Estimated Rate: 21.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 77034

In ZIP Code 77034, households that rent: 6,134 (49%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,134	49%
Owner-Occupied	6,386	51%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 77034

In ZIP Code 77034, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,453 (56.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,453	56.3%
Other renter households	2,681	43.7%
Total renter households	6,134	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 77034

Less than High School: 9,983 people (44.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,339 people (28.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,153 people (14%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,020 people (13.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,495

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.