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Houston, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007 and more.
Population
2,328,253
Land area
640.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,634
ZIP codes
60
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 31 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- No city in Texas has more people.
- The median household income is $64,813, 17% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,800 and median rent is $1,361 a month.
Local data for Houston, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals33
- Emergency Rooms24
- Nursing Homes58
- Schools755
- Colleges48
- Libraries47
- Banks716
- Post Offices68
- Parks682
- Grocery Stores1,307
- Restaurants13,349
- Affordable Housing75
- Home Health Agencies240
- Hospice Care165
- Dialysis Centers104
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals20
- Community Health Centers96
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment93
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools159
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools28
- Superfund Sites10
- Toxic Release Facilities133
- Historic Places237
Housing and community stats
Houston, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,813
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,361/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (654,491), German Americans (114,791), Salvadoran Americans (96,778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Houston.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
PPP loans
$8.2B
116,363 loans, 877,802 jobs reported
How people get to work
Houston, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
54.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone237 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houston, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
ZIP codes in Houston
60 in or overlapping Houston. Population shown
- 7703671,770
- 77015 Cloverleaf58,415
- 77044 Sheldon58,347
- 77040 Jersey Village50,977
- 77064 Jersey Village49,591
- 7700747,808
- 7705746,569
- 7705545,435
- 7706045,340
- 7706342,690
- 7700841,645
- 77066 Jersey Village39,311
- 7706538,926
- 7704238,721
- 77024 Bunker Hill Village38,288
- 7703436,456
- 7703536,019
- 7700435,997
- 7700935,769
- 7704734,987
- 7704533,563
- 77041 Jersey Village33,349
- 77038 Aldine32,637
- 7701831,031
- 7705330,198
- 7701629,841
- 7702529,715
- 7701729,640
- 7703329,154
- 7704329,048
- 77005 West University Place28,874
- 7705428,272
- 7702126,153
- 7702225,805
- 7706225,523
- 7700624,892
- 7702324,281
- 7706124,004
- 7701923,708
- 7702023,686
- 7705622,877
- 7702621,981
- 7704821,151
- 7700221,015
- 7702720,317
- 7705119,795
- 7702819,109
- 77037 Aldine19,004
- 7705918,767
- 7701318,259
- 7705817,850
- 7701216,286
- 7702916,154
- 7703115,179
- 7701114,940
- 7703013,380
- 7703212,403
- 7700310,164
- 770461,793
- 77010718
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hilshire VillageCity | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring Valley VillageCity | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Hunters Creek VillageCity | 4.5 mi | 2 |
| Hedwig VillageCity | 5 mi | 1 |
| Piney Point VillageCity | 5.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Bunker Hill VillageCity | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| West University PlaceCity | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Southside PlaceCity | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BellaireCity | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| AldineCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Jersey VillageCity | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena ParkCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Meadows PlaceCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| StaffordCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, TX in?
- Houston is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Houston, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Houston include 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013 and others.
- What is the population of Houston, TX?
- About 2,328,253 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Hilshire Village (3.1 mi), Spring Valley Village (3.8 mi), Hunters Creek Village (4.5 mi), Hedwig Village (5 mi), Piney Point Village (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023