ZIP code 77079
Where is ZIP code 77079?
Houston, Texas
Harris County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77079 belongs to Houston, Texas in Harris County. 77079 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 37,276 people live in the 77079 area, where the median household income is $101,995. The closest ZIP codes are 77077 (Houston, 1.8 mi south), 77043 (Houston, 3.1 mi northeast) and 77042 (Houston, 3.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 77079 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29.7738, -95.598 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 770 |
Population and income in 77079
| Population | 37,276 · higher than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,819 · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.7 years · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $101,995 · higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $69,878 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 68% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $679,900 · higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,615 a month |
| Housing units | 16,800 |
| Households | 15,423 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 48% / 52% |
| Land area | 7.74 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77077 | Houston, TX | 1.8 mi S | Standard |
| 77043 | Houston, TX | 3.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 77042 | Houston, TX | 3.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 77082 | Houston, TX | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 77411 | Alief, TX | 4.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 77024 | Houston, TX | 4.7 mi E | Standard |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 77413 | Barker, TX | 5.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77063 | Houston, TX | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 77080 | Houston, TX | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 77041 | Houston, TX | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 77084 | Houston, TX | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77079
123 MAIN ST
HOUSTON TX 77079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Addicks: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77079?
- 77079 is a Houston, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77079 in?
- ZIP code 77079 is in Harris County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77079 in?
- 77079 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77079 use area codes 281, 346, 713 and 832.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77079?
- About 37,276 people live in ZIP code 77079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77079?
- The median household income in 77079 is $101,995 a year, higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77079 are 77077 (Houston, 1.8 miles), 77043 (Houston, 3.1 miles), 77042 (Houston, 3.3 miles) and 77082 (Houston, 4 miles).