ZIP Code 77356: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 32,583 Household income: $106,804 Rent: $1,589

Overview

Total population
32,583
Rent
$1,589
Year built
2001
Household income
$106,804
Per capita income
$63,848
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
34.4%

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).

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
Montgomery County
City
Montgomery
Total population
32,583
Adults over 25
24,142
Total households
13,712
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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$106,804
Per capita income
$63,848
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
34.4%

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).

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,589
Year built
2001
Households that rent
18.5%
Households that own
81.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.3

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.

Race

White
87.8%
Black
3.2%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
6.5%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94.1%

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).

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.

Commute

Commute rate
11,961 (79%)
Commute time to work
35 mins
Work from home
3,171 (21%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
25.2%
High school graduate or GED
18.8%
Some college or associate degree
9.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46.5%

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.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 77356 with: Montgomery County, TX Houston metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77356

Total population32,583
Rent$1,589
Year built2001
Household income$106,804
Per capita income$63,848
Poverty rate8.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Montgomery County, TX

Total population684,432
Rent$1,532
Year built2004
Household income$97,701
Per capita income$49,479
Poverty rate9.4%
Unemployment rate3.6%

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 ZIP77356 CountyMontgomery, TXMetro AreaHouston metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population32,583684,4327,442,78830,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,589$1,532$1,430$1,403$1,413
Year built20012004199319921980
Household income$106,804$97,701$82,168$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$63,848$49,479$42,619$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate8.8%9.4%13.9%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.6%4.3%4.1%4%

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Summary for 77356

Rent & Income

In 77356, the typical monthly rent is $1,589 and the typical household income is $106,804. Rent here is higher than Texas, and household income is higher than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 8.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 18.5% of households. Around 34.4% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 77356 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 77356 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 77356 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,589 229 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $106,804 96 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 8.8% 139 / 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 77356

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 229th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Across Texas, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 77356 stands 96th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 139th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 77356 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,589 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 77356

Annual Household Income: $106,804

💡 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 77356

Estimated Rate: 8.8%

💡 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 77356

In ZIP Code 77356, households that rent: 2,535 (18.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,535 18.5%
Owner-Occupied 11,177 81.5%

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 77356

In ZIP Code 77356, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 872 (34.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 872 34.4%
Other renter households 1,663 65.6%
Total renter households 2,535 100%

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 77356

Less than High School: 6,083 people (25.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,544 people (18.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,285 people (9.5%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,230 people (46.5%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,142


 

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