77049 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77049 is a ZIP code serving Houston, Texas in Harris County with a population of approximately 41,035 residents. The median household income of $70,736 is near the Texas average and near the national average. At $192,000, median home values run below the national average, with 67.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,408 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 18.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.7%, well below the national average. At 29.7, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 77530, 77044, 77015.
ZIP Code 77049 Data
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ZIP 77049 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77049 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $70k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $192k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,408 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77530 – Channelview
- 77044 – Houston
- 77015 – Houston
- 77562 – Highlands
- 77013 – Houston
- 77078 – Houston
- 77028 – Houston
- 77506 – Pasadena
- 77029 – Houston
- 77547 – Galena Park
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77530 | CHANNELVIEW | 31,304 | $62,455 |
| 77044 | HOUSTON | 54,313 | $87,958 |
| 77015 | HOUSTON | 59,314 | $55,171 |
| 77562 | HIGHLANDS | 9,793 | $64,225 |
| 77013 | HOUSTON | 18,512 | $43,492 |