| ZIP Code | 77598 |
|---|---|
| City | Webster |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Harris County |
| Area Code | 281/832 |
| Elevation | 31 ft |
| Latitude | 29.53942 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.134993 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 387 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,834 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 2,157 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 3,345 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,203 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,279 (30.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,758 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,700 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,279/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,337 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,337 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 77598 is located in Webster, Texas, within Harris County. With a population of 26,638, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 77598 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,758 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77598 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,279 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 77598 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.2%. Residents are well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77598 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 77598 in Webster, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,638 residents, a median household income of $59,758, and a median home value of $228,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.