ZIP 77008 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Houston city, TX (77008)

Median Income

$142,414

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,894

Wealth inflow

Population

40,155

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,894 for ZIP 77008 (Houston city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-82% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.4%-71% vs US avg

1,910

Establishments

27,449

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.7%
Construction3.4%
Manufacturing8.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade5.8%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.4%
Professional, scientific, management23.4%
Education, health care, social19.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.2%
Other services3.1%
Public administration2.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77008 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.8%, median income fell 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.4%.

Median Income

$142,414

+90% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate