What to know about ZIP 77223
ZIP code 77223 covers ZIP 77223 with a population of about 3,126.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77223 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,126
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,654
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$303,800
-13% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,019
-12% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77223
Income and economy in ZIP 77223
Median household income in ZIP 77223 is about $52,654 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.1%; unemployment rate near 7.0%; 21.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Administrative support; about 6.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 77223
Median home value is about $303,800 — about 13% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,019 (about 12% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 29.9% (about 35.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77223, a household would need roughly $84,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,952. That is about 60% above the local median household income ($52,654), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.