77055 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77055 is a ZIP code serving Houston, Texas in Harris County with a population of approximately 43,362 residents. The median household income is $69,743 — near the Texas average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $579,400, well above the national average, with 46.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,171 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 52% single-family (increasing), 40% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 20.2%, well above the national average. About 40.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. At 34.5, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 77024, 77080, 77092.
ZIP Code 77055 Data
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ZIP 77055 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77055 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $579k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,171 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.3% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77024 – Houston
- 77080 – Houston
- 77092 – Houston
- 77057 – Houston
- 77056 – Houston
- 77008 – Houston
- 77018 – Houston
- 77063 – Houston
- 77027 – Houston
- 77091 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77024 | HOUSTON | 37,269 | $132,710 |
| 77080 | HOUSTON | 47,661 | $61,659 |
| 77092 | HOUSTON | 36,320 | $54,494 |
| 77057 | HOUSTON | 45,023 | $68,955 |
| 77056 | HOUSTON | 21,941 | $97,097 |