77038 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77038 is a large ZIP code in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County with a population of approximately 32,142 residents. The median household income is $47,682 — below the Texas average and below the national average. The median home value of $163,300 is below the national average, with 57.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,189 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. An estimated 25.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 11.8%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 29.3, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 77067, 77088, 77060.
ZIP Code 77038 Data
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ZIP 77038 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77038 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,189 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77067 – Houston
- 77088 – Houston
- 77060 – Houston
- 77086 – Houston
- 77037 – Houston
- 77014 – Houston
- 77091 – Houston
- 77066 – Houston
- 77076 – Houston
- 77039 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77067 | HOUSTON | 32,405 | $49,682 |
| 77088 | HOUSTON | 54,007 | $48,627 |
| 77060 | HOUSTON | 46,266 | $37,041 |
| 77086 | HOUSTON | 29,705 | $56,200 |
| 77037 | HOUSTON | 17,585 | $47,381 |