ZIP code 77042
Where is ZIP code 77042?
Houston, Texas
Harris County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77042 belongs to Houston, Texas in Harris County. 77042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 281, 346, 713 and 832. About 38,721 people live in the 77042 area, where the median household income is $59,097. The closest ZIP codes are 77063 (Houston, 2.2 mi east), 77077 (Houston, 2.7 mi west) and 77411 (Alief, 3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 77042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Harris County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 281, 346, 713, 832 |
| Coordinates | 29.7404, -95.5589 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 770 |
Population and income in 77042
| Population | 38,721 · higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6,279 · higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.4 years · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $59,097 · lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,173 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $411,800 · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,346 a month |
| Housing units | 21,410 |
| Households | 18,122 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 26% / 74% |
| Land area | 6.17 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 77411 | Alief, TX | 3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77024 | Houston, TX | 3.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 77079 | Houston, TX | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 77057 | Houston, TX | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 77043 | Houston, TX | 4.5 mi N | Standard |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 77081 | Houston, TX | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77042
123 MAIN ST
HOUSTON TX 77042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77042?
- 77042 is a Houston, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77042 in?
- ZIP code 77042 is in Harris County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77042 in?
- 77042 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77042 use area codes 281, 346, 713 and 832.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77042?
- About 38,721 people live in ZIP code 77042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77042?
- The median household income in 77042 is $59,097 a year, lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77042 are 77063 (Houston, 2.2 miles), 77077 (Houston, 2.7 miles), 77411 (Alief, 3 miles) and 77024 (Houston, 3.1 miles).