City

Bellaire, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Harris County  ·  Texas

👥17,125Population
💰$236,037Median HH Income▲ 209% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$977,600Median Home Value▲ 251% above avg
🎓82.5%College Grads▲ 113% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 11%Black: 0.6%Asian: 20.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic11.0%
Black0.6%
Asian20.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads82.5% ▲ 113% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.5%)
HS Graduate483 (4.5%)
Some College251 (2.4%)
Associates1,080 (10.2%)
Bachelors204 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree8,553 (80.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 4.5%Some College: 2.4%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 80.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad4.5%
Some College2.4%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate80.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$236,037 ▲ 209% above avg
Median Home Value$977,600 ▲ 251% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,705/mo
Total Housing Units6,699
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
56%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Bellaire, TX

Bellaire is a city in Texas, located in Harris County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,125 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Bellaire is a affluent community. The median household income of $236,037 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bellaire is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $977,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,705 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellaire is highly educated. 82.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (62.89%).

Bellaire, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bellaire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77401 17,125 $236,037 $977,600 $2,705 3.0% 82.5% 87.9%