77098 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77098 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County with a population of approximately 15,553 residents. At $108,799, the median household income here runs well above the Texas average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $717,000 are well above the national average, with 34.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,862 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 32% single-family (increasing), 60% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.4%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 9.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 80.8%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 77046, 77005, 77019.
ZIP Code 77098 Data
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ZIP 77098 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77098 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $108k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $717k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,862 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 80.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77046 – Houston
- 77005 – Houston
- 77019 – Houston
- 77006 – Houston
- 77027 – Houston
- 77030 – Houston
- 77007 – Houston
- 77004 – Houston
- 77056 – Houston
- 77002 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77046 | HOUSTON | 1,254 | $145,567 |
| 77005 | HOUSTON | 28,470 | $213,059 |
| 77019 | HOUSTON | 22,839 | $118,172 |
| 77006 | HOUSTON | 24,006 | $104,375 |
| 77027 | HOUSTON | 19,478 | $103,627 |