77078 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas

Located in Houston, Texas, ZIP code 77078 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Harris County with a population of approximately 14,241 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $40,873, which is well below the Texas average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $124,800, well below the national average, with 56.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,142 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing).

At 15.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.2%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 33.7, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 77028, 77016, 77050.

ZIP Code 77078 Data

Population 14,241
Median Household Income $40,873
Median Home Value $124,800
Median Rent $1,142
Median Age 33.7
Unemployment Rate 15.9%
Poverty Rate 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%
County Harris County
State Texas

ZIP 77078 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 77078TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population14k15k10k
Median Household Income$40k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$124k$207k$258k
Median Rent$1,142$1,123$1,088
Median Age33.739.843.2
Unemployment Rate15.9%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate32.8%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher12.2%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
77028 HOUSTON 18,669 $33,403
77016 HOUSTON 29,376 $42,186
77050 HOUSTON 5,949 $30,750
77013 HOUSTON 18,512 $43,492
77044 HOUSTON 54,313 $87,958