Zip code 77045: Houston, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 77045?

77045 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 77045 in?

77045 is in Harris County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 77045?

About 33,563 people live in 77045, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 77045?

The median household income in 77045 is $59,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 77045?

The closest zip codes to 77045 are 77035, 77025, 77054, 77051, 77096.

Residential delivery areaHarris CountyCentral Time

Population

33,563

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$181K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,291/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

3,010 people/sq mi

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

About 77045

77045 is an urban zip code in Houston, Texas (Harris County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 33,563 people live here, or 3,010 per square mile. The median resident is 35.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,688 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,200, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,291 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 46% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 77045 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate25.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%258th of 1,808 in TX
Unemployment rate10.1%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%148th of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate23.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%253rd of 1,794 in TX
Foreign-born residents22.2%
78th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%277th of 1,818 in TX
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%745th of 1,818 in TX
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min629th of 1,738 in TX
Population density3,010/sq mi
67th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi326th of 1,818 in TX
Diversity index57
65th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1560th of 1,818 in TX
Broadband access93.6%
63rd
U.S. 91% · TX 91.4%483rd of 1,792 in TX
Population33,563
56th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424330th of 1,818 in TX
Rent-burdened renters50.1%
48th
U.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%742nd of 1,692 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478873rd of 1,785 in TX
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,147th of 1,810 in TX
Median gross rent$1,291
42nd
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,403570th of 1,511 in TX
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%608th of 1,810 in TX
Homeownership rate61.1%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,351st of 1,792 in TX
Median age35.9
27th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,154th of 1,817 in TX
Residents 65 and older13.4%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,188th of 1,818 in TX
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%898th of 1,810 in TX
Median household income$59,688
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,179th of 1,712 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher19.4%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,051st of 1,811 in TX
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,485th of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,482nd of 1,810 in TX
Median earnings per worker$38,930
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,215th of 1,794 in TX
Median home value$181,200
17th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,800995th of 1,679 in TX
Work from home6.9%
16th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,113th of 1,810 in TX
Housing vacancy3.5%
16th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%1,678th of 1,794 in TX
Per capita income$24,741
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,505th of 1,813 in TX

Measure	77045	Harris	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.9%	20.9%	17.1%	8.4%	98th	258th of 1,808
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.1%	6.7%	5.3%	5.2%	94th	148th of 1,810
Poverty rateWeakness	23.7%	16.3%	13.8%	12.5%	90th	253rd of 1,794
Foreign-born residents	22.2%	26.8%	17.6%	14.1%	78th	277th of 1,818
Residents under 18	25.1%	25.9%	25%	22%	75th	745th of 1,818
Average commute	29 min	29 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	69th	629th of 1,738
Population density	3,010/sq mi	2,834/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	67th	326th of 1,818
Diversity index	57	69.5	67.1	61.4	65th	560th of 1,818
Broadband access	93.6%	92.1%	91.4%	91%	63rd	483rd of 1,792
Population	33,563	4,838,303	30,188,424	334,922,499	56th	330th of 1,818
Rent-burdened renters	50.1%	53.8%	51.7%	51.1%	48th	742nd of 1,692
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.502	0.478	0.483	47th	873rd of 1,785
Government workers	13%	11.5%	14.1%	14.5%	44th	1,147th of 1,810
Median gross rent	$1,291	$1,401	$1,403	$1,413	42nd	570th of 1,511
Tech workers	2.3%	3.1%	3.8%	3.8%	39th	608th of 1,810
Homeownership rate	61.1%	54.7%	62.6%	65.2%	34th	1,351st of 1,792
Median age	35.9	34.6	35.6	38.9	27th	1,154th of 1,817
Residents 65 and older	13.4%	11.7%	13.4%	17.2%	26th	1,188th of 1,818
Healthcare workers	7.9%	7.9%	8.6%	9.7%	26th	898th of 1,810
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,688	$74,983	$78,476	$80,734	20th	1,179th of 1,712
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.4%	34.2%	33.8%	35.7%	19th	1,051st of 1,811
Veterans	3.4%	4.2%	6.2%	6.2%	19th	1,485th of 1,818
Self-employed workers	7%	10.4%	10.5%	10%	19th	1,482nd of 1,810
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,930	$45,977	$47,575	$49,666	18th	1,215th of 1,794
Median home value	$181,200	$276,600	$283,800	$332,700	17th	995th of 1,679
Work from home	6.9%	12.9%	14.4%	15.1%	16th	1,113th of 1,810
Housing vacancy	3.5%	8.4%	9.4%	10.1%	16th	1,678th of 1,794
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,741	$41,006	$40,752	$44,673	8th	1,505th of 1,813

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

18%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.9

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

13.4%

Race and ethnicity

White5%
Black40%
Hispanic51%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

22.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

54%

Spanish

42%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 10,717
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 37.4%
Living alone: 24.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

77045

$59,688

Harris Co.

$74,983

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,741

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

77045

$181,200

Harris Co.

$276,600

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

77045

$1,291

Harris Co.

$1,401

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,101
Owner-occupied: 61.1%
Vacant: 3.5%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.8%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20%

20–29

26%

30–44

32%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

16%

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

12%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Production

Food service

Education

Management

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Construction

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

11%

Education

10%

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$38,930

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	77045	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,732	$74,888
Service	$22,064	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,683	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,871	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,642	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

29%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 93.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.4%
No internet access: 3.7%
Without health insurance: 25.9%
Limited-English households: 10.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Houston
State: Texas
County: Harris County
Center point: 29.6473° N, 95.4314° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Houston100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 77045

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
77035	Houston, TX	2.5 mi	36,019	$58,686	$283,800
77025	Houston, TX	2.7 mi	29,715	$81,008	$586,600
77054	Houston, TX	2.8 mi	28,272	$62,106	$200,000
77051	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	19,795	$37,415	$185,500
77096	Houston, TX	3.5 mi	35,032	$82,852	$432,600
77047	Houston, TX	3.7 mi	34,987	$78,538	$234,300
77085	Houston, TX	3.7 mi	16,513	$68,470	$191,800
77401	Bellaire, TX	4.3 mi	17,213	$243,750	$1,036,800
77030	Houston, TX	4.4 mi	13,380	$77,336	$631,400
77053	Houston, TX	4.6 mi	30,198	$66,510	$172,900
77005	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	28,874	$229,267	$1,395,100
77071	Houston, TX	5.3 mi	27,056	$54,139	$245,100

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Questions about 77045

What city is zip code 77045?

77045 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 77045 in?

77045 is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of 77045?

About 33,563 people live in 77045, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 77045 in?

77045 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 77045?

The median household income in 77045 is $59,688.

What zip codes are near 77045?

The closest zip codes to 77045 are 77035, 77025, 77054, 77051, 77096.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77045, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.