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Tomball, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77375.
Population
13,655
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
ZIP codes
1
Tomball and its ZIP codes
Tomball at a glance
- Tomball is about 9.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 221st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $78,562, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,300 (28% above Texas) and median rent is $1,226 a month.
Local data for Tomball, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tomball, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,562
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,226/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,067), German Americans (1,888), Irish Americans (1,748).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Tomball.
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
How people get to work
Tomball, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tomball, 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
94° / 43°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tomball, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Tomball
1 in or overlapping Tomball. Population shown
Cities near Tomball
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StagecoachTown | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.9 |
| The WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 43.3 |
| MagnoliaCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Oak Ridge NorthCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ShenandoahCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| SpringCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 22.5 |
| Jersey VillageCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| WoodlochTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Todd MissionCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| ConroeCity | 18 mi | 75.9 |
| Porter HeightsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| AldineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| WallerCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| GrangerlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tomball, TX in?
- Tomball is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Tomball, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tomball include 77375.
- What is the population of Tomball, TX?
- About 13,655 people live in Tomball, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tomball?
- Nearby places include Stagecoach (6.2 mi), Pinehurst (7.4 mi), The Woodlands (8.5 mi), Magnolia (11 mi), Oak Ridge North (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023