Zip code 77015: Houston, Texas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 77015
77015 is an urban zip code in Houston, Texas (Harris County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 58,415 people live here, or 2,829 per square mile. The median resident is 30 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,753 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,800, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,211 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support. 70% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 77015 compares
- Uninsured rate29.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%165th of 1,808 in TX
- Residents under 1831.9%98thU.S. 22% · TX 25%146th of 1,818 in TX
- 91stU.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%68th of 1,818 in TX
- Population58,41588thU.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,42483rd of 1,818 in TX
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%364th of 1,810 in TX
- Poverty rate18.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%501st of 1,794 in TX
- Housing vacancy9.4%68thU.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%1,123rd of 1,794 in TX
- Population density2,829/sq mi65thU.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi346th of 1,818 in TX
- 64thU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%567th of 1,692 in TX
- Average commute27.5 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min773rd of 1,738 in TX
- Broadband access93.3%60thU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%506th of 1,792 in TX
- 40thU.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,272nd of 1,810 in TX
- Median gross rent$1,21137thU.S. $1,413 · TX $1,403682nd of 1,511 in TX
- 37thU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.4781,034th of 1,785 in TX
- Diversity index37.132ndU.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,293rd of 1,818 in TX
- Government workers10.8%25thU.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,391st of 1,810 in TX
- Homeownership rate53.2%22ndU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,505th of 1,792 in TX
- Median household income$57,75317thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,251st of 1,712 in TX
- Veterans3.1%16thU.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,536th of 1,818 in TX
- Median home value$172,80015thU.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,037th of 1,679 in TX
- Median earnings per worker$36,05511thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,397th of 1,794 in TX
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,113th of 1,810 in TX
- Work from home4.8%7thU.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,339th of 1,810 in TX
- 7thU.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,565th of 1,818 in TX
- Per capita income$23,8826thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,546th of 1,813 in TX
- 4thU.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,680th of 1,817 in TX
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,563rd of 1,811 in TX
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,482nd of 1,810 in TX
| Measure | 77015 | Harris | TX | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 29.2% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 165th of 1,808 | |
| Residents under 18 | 31.9% | 25.9% | 25% | 22% | 146th of 1,818 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 34.5% | 26.8% | 17.6% | 14.1% | 68th of 1,818 | |
| Population | 58,415 | 4,838,303 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 | 83rd of 1,818 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.2% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 364th of 1,810 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.1% | 16.3% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 501st of 1,794 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 1,123rd of 1,794 | |
| Population density | 2,829/sq mi | 2,834/sq mi | 116/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 346th of 1,818 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.2% | 53.8% | 51.7% | 51.1% | 567th of 1,692 | |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 29 min | 26.7 min | 26.4 min | 773rd of 1,738 | |
| Broadband access | 93.3% | 92.1% | 91.4% | 91% | 506th of 1,792 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10% | 1,272nd of 1,810 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,211 | $1,401 | $1,403 | $1,413 | 682nd of 1,511 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.420 | 0.502 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 1,034th of 1,785 | |
| Diversity index | 37.1 | 69.5 | 67.1 | 61.4 | 1,293rd of 1,818 | |
| Government workers | 10.8% | 11.5% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 1,391st of 1,810 | |
| Homeownership rate | 53.2% | 54.7% | 62.6% | 65.2% | 1,505th of 1,792 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,753 | $74,983 | $78,476 | $80,734 | 1,251st of 1,712 | |
| Veterans | 3.1% | 4.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1,536th of 1,818 | |
| Median home value | $172,800 | $276,600 | $283,800 | $332,700 | 1,037th of 1,679 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,055 | $45,977 | $47,575 | $49,666 | 1,397th of 1,794 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1,113th of 1,810 | |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% | 1,339th of 1,810 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.6% | 11.7% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 1,565th of 1,818 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,882 | $41,006 | $40,752 | $44,673 | 1,546th of 1,813 | |
| Median age | 30 | 34.6 | 35.6 | 38.9 | 1,680th of 1,817 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.5% | 34.2% | 33.8% | 35.7% | 1,563rd of 1,811 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.6% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1,482nd of 1,810 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White6%
- Black14%
- Hispanic78%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 18,014
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 75.9%
- Married couples
- 43.8%
- Living alone
- 19.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.1%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 19,884
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Vacant
- 9.4%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 77015 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,792 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,405 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,414 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,465 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,410 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.1%
- Households with broadband
- 93.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.2%
- No internet access
- 5.1%
- Without health insurance
- 29.2%
- Limited-English households
- 20%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- County
- Harris County
- Center point
- 29.7648° N, 95.1714° W
- Land area
- 21 sq mi
- Water area
- 2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Houston37% of zip
- Cloverleaf (unincorporated)15% of zip
- Galena Park4% of zip
- Channelview (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 77015
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77506 | Pasadena, TX | 3.4 mi | $49,586 |
| 77530 | Channelview, TX | 3.8 mi | $62,195 |
| 77013 | Houston, TX | 4.3 mi | $47,060 |
| 77547 | Galena Park, TX | 4.4 mi | $50,991 |
| 77049 | Houston, TX | 4.9 mi | $62,971 |
| 77029 | Houston, TX | 5.1 mi | $48,279 |
| 77503 | Pasadena, TX | 5.2 mi | $66,797 |
| 77501 | Pasadena, TX · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 77536 | Deer Park, TX | 6 mi | $102,045 |
| 77502 | Pasadena, TX | 6.1 mi | $62,500 |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 6.9 mi | $45,025 |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 6.9 mi | $51,079 |
Zip codes like 77015 elsewhere
Questions about 77015
What city is zip code 77015?
77015 is assigned to Houston, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 77015 in?
77015 is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of 77015?
About 58,415 people live in 77015, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 77015 in?
77015 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 77015?
The median household income in 77015 is $57,753.
What zip codes are near 77015?
The closest zip codes to 77015 are 77506, 77530, 77013, 77547, 77049.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77015, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.