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ZIP Code 77587
South Houston, TX, Harris County
Population
16,033
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,223
City
South Houston
ZIP 77587 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77587 at a glance
- ZIP 77587 (South Houston) is about 45 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,497, 32% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,300 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $1,212 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77587
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77587, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,497
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$189,300
Prices -12.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,212/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
30.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
337
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,391
$171M annual payroll
PPP loans
$32.72M
402 loans
Campaign donations
$13.47K
14% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77587, 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 77587, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.7%
U.S. 11.1% +28.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 77587
ZIP codes near 77587
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77502Pasadena | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| 77017Houston | 2.3 mi | 9.6 |
| 77504Pasadena | 2.5 mi | 5.6 |
| 77061Houston | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
| 77075Houston | 3.3 mi | 11.2 |
| 77506Galena Park | 4.5 mi | 11.3 |
| 77087Houston | 4.7 mi | 6.6 |
| 77012Houston | 4.7 mi | 3.9 |
| 77503Pasadena | 4.8 mi | 6.3 |
| 77034Houston | 4.8 mi | 14.2 |
| 77089Houston | 4.9 mi | 13 |
| 77505Pasadena | 5.1 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77587?
- ZIP code 77587 is in South Houston, TX (Harris County).
- What county is ZIP code 77587 in?
- ZIP code 77587 is mostly in Harris County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77587?
- About 16,033 people live in the 77587 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.