| ZIP Code | 77006 |
|---|---|
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Harris County |
| Area Code | 346/713/832 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 29.740861 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.391303 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.62 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 82.7% ▲ 114% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 125 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,128 (6.3%) |
| Some College | 678 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 1,168 (6.5%) |
| Bachelors | 562 (3.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,289 (79.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,003 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $599,500 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,761/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,654 |
| Vacant Units | 2,325 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,654 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,325 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.62 |
ZIP code 77006 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. With a population of 23,927, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 77006 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,003 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77006 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $599,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,761 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 77006 is majority White (60.74%). Residents are highly educated — 82.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77006 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 77006 in Houston, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 23,927 residents, a median household income of $102,003, and a median home value of $599,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.