ZIP Code 77079: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 37,276 Household income: $101,995 Rent: $1,615

Overview

Total population

37,276

Rent

$1,615

Year built

1980

Household income

$101,995

Per capita income

$69,878

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

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

37,276

Adults over 25

25,404

Total households

15,423

Household size

2.4 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

$101,995

Per capita income

$69,878

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

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

$1,615

Year built

1980

Households that rent

51.7%

Households that own

48.3%

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

54.8%

Black

16.2%

Asian

9.4%

Two or more races

16.3%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.4%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

15,458 (80.9%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

3,661 (19.1%)

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

18.9%

High school graduate or GED

7.4%

Some college or associate degree

5.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

68.2%

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 77079 with: Harris County, TX Houston, TX Houston metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77079

Total population37,276

Rent$1,615

Year built1980

Household income$101,995

Per capita income$69,878

Poverty rate11.5%

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	ZIP77079	CountyHarris, TX	CityHouston, TX	Metro AreaHouston metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	37,276	4,838,303	2,328,253	7,442,788	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,615	$1,401	$1,361	$1,430	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1980	1988	1982	1993	1992	1980
Household income	$101,995	$74,983	$64,813	$82,168	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$69,878	$41,006	$42,430	$42,619	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.5%	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 77079

Rent & Income

In 77079, the typical monthly rent is $1,615 and the typical household income is $101,995. Rent here is higher than in both Houston and Texas, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 11.5%, which is lower than in both Houston and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.7% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 45.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 68.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 77079 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 77079 — Poverty

How ZIP 77079 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,615	237 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$101,995	112 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	11.5%	186 / 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 77079

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 237th 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 77079 ranks 112th 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 186th 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 77079 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,615 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 77079

Annual Household Income: $101,995

💡 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 77079

Estimated Rate: 11.5%

💡 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 77079

In ZIP Code 77079, households that rent: 7,977 (51.7%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,977	51.7%
Owner-Occupied	7,446	48.3%

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 77079

In ZIP Code 77079, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,643 (45.7%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,643	45.7%
Other renter households	4,334	54.3%
Total renter households	7,977	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 77079

Less than High School: 4,801 people (18.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,892 people (7.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,393 people (5.5%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,318 people (68.2%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,404

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.