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ZIP Code 77017
Houston, TX, Harris County
Population
29,640
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,096
City
Houston
ZIP 77017 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77017 at a glance
- ZIP 77017 (Houston) is about 27 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,079, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77017
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77017, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,079
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$158,300
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
26.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
539
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,240
$803M annual payroll
PPP loans
$65.86M
654 loans
Campaign donations
$340K
33% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77017, 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° / 46°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 77017, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.0%
U.S. 11.1% +27.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 77017
ZIP codes near 77017
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77587South Houston | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
| 77012Houston | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| 77061Houston | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| 77087Houston | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| 77502Pasadena | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| 77547Galena Park | 3.9 mi | 3.9 |
| 77023Houston | 4.2 mi | 5.5 |
| 77506Galena Park | 4.2 mi | 11.3 |
| 77075Houston | 4.3 mi | 11.2 |
| 77504Pasadena | 4.7 mi | 5.6 |
| 77011Houston | 5 mi | 3.4 |
| 77033Houston | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77017?
- ZIP code 77017 is in Houston, TX (Harris County).
- What county is ZIP code 77017 in?
- ZIP code 77017 is mostly in Harris County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77017?
- About 29,640 people live in the 77017 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.