Zip Code 77079
Houston, Texas — Harris County
📍 ZIP code 77079 is in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
ZIP code 77079 is located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 35,540. The area code for ZIP code 77079 is 713.
Quick Answer
Zip code 77079 is in Houston, Texas (Harris County). It has a population of 35,540, median household income of $103,089, and median home value of $636,100.
Population
35,540
Income
$103,089
Home Value
$636,100
Climate
94°F / 43°F
About Zip Code 77079
Zip code 77079 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. Home to approximately 35,540 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 88 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 713.
The median household income is $103,089 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $636,100, and the cost of living index is 182 (82% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 94°F while winters drop to 43°F. The area receives about 51 in of rain annually. The zip code covers 7.4 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
35,540
$103,089
$636,100
Central (CST/CDT)
713
88 ft
7.4 sq mi
36
16,215
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 77079 | 77077 | 77043 | 77042 | 77082 | 77094 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| Population | 35,540 | 63,421 | 26,343 | 40,725 | 57,269 | 10,718 |
| Median Income | $103,089 | $71,080 | $75,017 | $57,745 | $60,510 | $160,350 |
| Home Value | $636,100 | $356,300 | $382,800 | $371,300 | $225,600 | $469,300 |
| Cost of Living | 182 | 113 | 118 | 96 | 75 | 193 |
| Median Age | 36 | 34.9 | 35.6 | 34.2 | 35.6 | 45.4 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Houston's cost of living is 82% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Expensive
Income-to-Home
6.2x
Demographics
Zip code 77079 has a population of 35,540 people with a median age of 36. There are 16,215 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Houston (77079) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 48.2%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
94°F
43°F
51 in
0 in
Houston experiences hot summers with average highs around 94°F. Winters are mild with lows averaging 43°F. The area receives virtually no snowfall.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$636,100
Median Household Income
$103,089
With 16,215 housing units across 7.4 square miles, 77079 has a housing density of 2,191 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
29.7761°
Longitude
-95.6030°
Land Area
7.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi
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Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Houston, Texas?
Houston, Texas uses zip code 77079.
What county is zip code 77079 in?
Zip code 77079 is located in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 77079?
The population of zip code 77079 is 35,540 with a median age of 36.
Is 77079 in Houston, Texas?
Yes, zip code 77079 is in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The area code is 713.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 77079 in?
Zip code 77079 is in Houston, Texas. It is part of Harris County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 77079?
Zip code 77079 is a U.S. postal code in Houston, Texas (Harris County). It has a population of 35,540 and covers 7.4 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 77079?
The population of zip code 77079 (Houston, TX) is 35,540 with a median age of 36. There are approximately 16,215 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 77079?
The median household income in zip code 77079 (Houston, TX) is $103,089 per year. The cost of living index is 182 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 77079?
The median home value in zip code 77079 (Houston, TX) is $636,100. The cost of living index is 182 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 77079 in?
Zip code 77079 is located in Harris County, Texas. The primary city is Houston.
What is the area code for zip code 77079?
Zip code 77079 in Houston, TX uses area code 713. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 77079 a good place to live?
Zip code 77079 (Houston, TX) has a cost of living index of 182 (100 = national average), a median household income of $103,089, and median home values of $636,100. The median age is 36. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 77079?
The cost of living index for zip code 77079 (Houston, TX) is 182, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $636,100.
What schools serve zip code 77079?
Zip code 77079 in Houston, Texas is served by the local school district of Harris County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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