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Jacinto City, TX

City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77029.

Population

9,432

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

5,089

ZIP codes

1

Jacinto City and its ZIP codes

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Jacinto City at a glance

  • Jacinto City is about 44 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 281st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • The median household income is $47,318, 40% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,200 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,242 a month.

Local data for Jacinto City, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jacinto City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,318

Poverty rate

27.1%

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$1,242/mo

Homeownership

65.7%

Bachelor's or higher

5.9%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

28.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,730), Honduran Americans (200), Guatemalan Americans (177).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Jacinto City.

Details

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

$25.97B

FY 2026, $5,489 per person

Harris County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jacinto City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.8%
  • Carpooled16.1%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jacinto City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jacinto City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

39.9%

U.S. 11.1% +28.8 pts

ZIP codes in Jacinto City

1 in or overlapping Jacinto City. Population shown

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Cities near Jacinto City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Galena ParkCity1.3 mi4.8
CloverleafCensus-designated place4.4 mi3.1
ChannelviewCensus-designated place7.1 mi14.4
South HoustonCity7.4 mi3
Deer ParkCity8.4 mi10.5
PasadenaCity9.5 mi43.7
SheldonCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.5
HighlandsCensus-designated place11 mi4.9
West University PlaceCity12 mi2
Southside PlaceCity12 mi0.2
BarrettCensus-designated place13 mi6.4
HoustonCity13 mi640.8
Brookside VillageCity13 mi2
AldineCensus-designated place13 mi7.9
La PorteCity13 mi18.6
BellaireCity14 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jacinto City, TX in?
Jacinto City is in Harris County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Jacinto City, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacinto City include 77029.
What is the population of Jacinto City, TX?
About 9,432 people live in Jacinto City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jacinto City?
Nearby places include Galena Park (1.3 mi), Cloverleaf (4.4 mi), Channelview (7.1 mi), South Houston (7.4 mi), Deer Park (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023