Zip code 77029: Houston, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 77029?

77029 is assigned to Houston, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 77029 in?

77029 is in Harris County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 77029?

About 16,154 people live in 77029, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 77029?

The median household income in 77029 is $48,279.

Q: What zip codes are near 77029?

The closest zip codes to 77029 are 77547, 77013, 77012, 77011, 77020.

Residential delivery areaHarris CountyCentral Time

Population

16,154

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,177/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

1,522 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 77029

77029 is a suburban zip code in Houston, Texas (Harris County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 16,154 people live here, or 1,522 per square mile. The median resident is 38.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,279 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $135,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,177 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 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 cleaning and personal care. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 58% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 77029 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate32.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%107th of 1,808 in TX
Unemployment rate11.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%115th of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate28.4%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%150th of 1,794 in TX
Self-employed workers15.3%
91st
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%374th of 1,810 in TX
Foreign-born residents32.8%
90th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%88th of 1,818 in TX
Rent-burdened renters62.7%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%250th of 1,692 in TX
Residents under 1826.6%
84th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%584th of 1,818 in TX
Housing vacancy13.1%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%822nd of 1,794 in TX
Average commute28.5 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min675th of 1,738 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.437
52nd
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478805th of 1,785 in TX
Population density1,522/sq mi
51st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi481st of 1,818 in TX
Median age38.9
49th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6832nd of 1,817 in TX
Homeownership rate65.6%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,248th of 1,792 in TX
Government workers12.6%
41st
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,190th of 1,810 in TX
Residents 65 and older14.9%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,003rd of 1,818 in TX
Median gross rent$1,177
35th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,403724th of 1,511 in TX
Diversity index37.5
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,282nd of 1,818 in TX
Population16,154
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424660th of 1,818 in TX
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,484th of 1,818 in TX
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,120th of 1,792 in TX
Median household income$48,279
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,503rd of 1,712 in TX
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,313th of 1,810 in TX
Median home value$135,100
7th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,303rd of 1,679 in TX
Median earnings per worker$32,645
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,542nd of 1,794 in TX
Per capita income$21,903
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,620th of 1,813 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher7.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,706th of 1,811 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,522nd of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,581st of 1,810 in TX

Measure	77029	Harris	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Uninsured rateWeakness	32.3%	20.9%	17.1%	8.4%	99th	107th of 1,808
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.2%	6.7%	5.3%	5.2%	96th	115th of 1,810
Poverty rateWeakness	28.4%	16.3%	13.8%	12.5%	95th	150th of 1,794
Self-employed workers	15.3%	10.4%	10.5%	10%	91st	374th of 1,810
Foreign-born residents	32.8%	26.8%	17.6%	14.1%	90th	88th of 1,818
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.7%	53.8%	51.7%	51.1%	89th	250th of 1,692
Residents under 18	26.6%	25.9%	25%	22%	84th	584th of 1,818
Housing vacancy	13.1%	8.4%	9.4%	10.1%	82nd	822nd of 1,794
Average commute	28.5 min	29 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	66th	675th of 1,738
Income inequality (Gini)	0.437	0.502	0.478	0.483	52nd	805th of 1,785
Population density	1,522/sq mi	2,834/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	51st	481st of 1,818
Median age	38.9	34.6	35.6	38.9	49th	832nd of 1,817
Homeownership rate	65.6%	54.7%	62.6%	65.2%	43rd	1,248th of 1,792
Government workers	12.6%	11.5%	14.1%	14.5%	41st	1,190th of 1,810
Residents 65 and older	14.9%	11.7%	13.4%	17.2%	37th	1,003rd of 1,818
Median gross rent	$1,177	$1,401	$1,403	$1,413	35th	724th of 1,511
Diversity index	37.5	69.5	67.1	61.4	33rd	1,282nd of 1,818
Population	16,154	4,838,303	30,188,424	334,922,499	25th	660th of 1,818
Veterans	3.4%	4.2%	6.2%	6.2%	19th	1,484th of 1,818
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	92.1%	91.4%	91%	17th	1,120th of 1,792
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,279	$74,983	$78,476	$80,734	8th	1,503rd of 1,712
Work from home	5.1%	12.9%	14.4%	15.1%	8th	1,313th of 1,810
Median home value	$135,100	$276,600	$283,800	$332,700	7th	1,303rd of 1,679
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,645	$45,977	$47,575	$49,666	5th	1,542nd of 1,794
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,903	$41,006	$40,752	$44,673	4th	1,620th of 1,813
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.3%	34.2%	33.8%	35.7%	1st	1,706th of 1,811
Tech workers	0%	3.1%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,522nd of 1,810
Healthcare workers	3.4%	7.9%	8.6%	9.7%	1st	1,581st 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

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.9

Under 18

26.6%

65 and over

14.9%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black20%
Hispanic76%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

37.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

32.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

42%

Spanish

57%

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 5,470
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 68.9%
Married couples: 42.7%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

77029

$48,279

Harris Co.

$74,983

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,903

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.437

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

77029

$135,100

Harris Co.

$276,600

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

77029

$1,177

Harris Co.

$1,401

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,292
Owner-occupied: 65.6%
Vacant: 13.1%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.1%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

25%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

28.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Transportation and moving

16%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Production

10%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Management

Business and finance

Engineering and science

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Computer and math

0.0%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Information

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$32,645

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	77029	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,617	$74,888
Service	$19,050	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,992	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,558	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,437	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

39%

High school

30%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 61.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.3%
No internet access: 10.7%
Without health insurance: 32.3%
Limited-English households: 13.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Houston
State: Texas
County: Harris County
Center point: 29.7594° N, 95.2566° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Houston77% of zip
Jacinto City18% of zip
Galena Park6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 77029

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
77547	Galena Park, TX	1.7 mi	9,217	$50,991	$111,500
77013	Houston, TX	2.8 mi	18,259	$47,060	$174,400
77012	Houston, TX	3 mi	16,286	$45,025	$162,200
77011	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	14,940	$50,133	$209,300
77020	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	23,686	$50,119	$163,300
77023	Houston, TX	4.5 mi	24,281	$51,430	$302,300
77017	Houston, TX	4.7 mi	29,640	$51,079	$158,300
77292	Houston, TX · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
77506	Pasadena, TX	4.8 mi	35,114	$49,586	$146,800
77001	Houston, TX · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
77028	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	19,109	$38,357	$121,100
77015	Houston, TX	5.1 mi	58,415	$57,753	$172,800

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Questions about 77029

What city is zip code 77029?

77029 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 77029 in?

77029 is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of 77029?

About 16,154 people live in 77029, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 77029 in?

77029 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 77029?

The median household income in 77029 is $48,279.

What zip codes are near 77029?

The closest zip codes to 77029 are 77547, 77013, 77012, 77011, 77020.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77029, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.