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ZIP Code 77002
Houston, TX, Harris County
Population
21,015
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
10,669
City
Houston
ZIP 77002 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77002 at a glance
- ZIP 77002 (Houston) is about 92 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,394, 10% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $305,000 (7% above Texas) and median rent is $1,885 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77002
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77002, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,394
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$305,000
Median rent
$1,885/mo
Homeownership
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
2,720
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
93,588
$16.66B annual payroll
PPP loans
$354M
2,136 loans
Campaign donations
$5.81M
9% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77002, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 77002, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 77002
ZIP codes near 77002
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77010Houston | 0.6 mi | 0.1 |
| 77003Houston | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| 77006Houston | 1.5 mi | 2.3 |
| 77004Houston | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| 77204Houston | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| 77007Houston | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| 77009Houston | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| 77098Houston | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| 77019Houston | 3 mi | 3.7 |
| 77020Houston | 3.4 mi | 7.8 |
| 77030Houston | 3.6 mi | 2.6 |
| 77011Houston | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77002?
- ZIP code 77002 is in Houston, TX (Harris County).
- What county is ZIP code 77002 in?
- ZIP code 77002 is mostly in Harris County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77002?
- About 21,015 people live in the 77002 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.