What city is ZIP code 77042?

ZIP code 77042 is in Houston, TX (Harris County).

What county is ZIP code 77042 in?

ZIP code 77042 is mostly in Harris County, Texas.

How many people live in ZIP code 77042?

About 38,721 people live in the 77042 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 77042

Houston, TX, Harris County

Population

38,721

Land area

6.2sq mi

People per sq mi

6,278

City

Houston

ZIP 77042 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 77042 at a glance

ZIP 77042 (Houston) is about 54 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
The median household income is $59,097, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,800 (45% above Texas) and median rent is $1,346 a month.

Local data for ZIP 77042

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 77042, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,097

Poverty rate

17.7%

Median home value

$411,800

Median rent

$1,346/mo

Homeownership

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

45.3%

Median age

34.4

Average commute

29.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

1,662

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

41,072

$5.1B annual payroll

PPP loans

$287M

3,229 loans

Campaign donations

$663K

16% D, 36% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 77042, 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

95° / 45°F

49.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 77042, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.5%

U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 77042?: ZIP code 77042 is in Houston, TX (Harris County).
What county is ZIP code 77042 in?: ZIP code 77042 is mostly in Harris County, Texas.
How many people live in ZIP code 77042?: About 38,721 people live in the 77042 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.