What to know about ZIP 77228
ZIP code 77228 covers ZIP 77228 with a population of about 5,965.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77228 — 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
5,965
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,199
-53% vs US avg
Home value
$157,400
-55% vs US avg
Median rent
$928
-20% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77228
Income and economy in ZIP 77228
Median household income in ZIP 77228 is about $35,199 — about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 40.0%; unemployment rate near 24.4%; 14.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Transportation; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 77228
Median home value is about $157,400 — about 55% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $928 (about 20% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 47.9% (about 17.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77228, a household would need roughly $43,000 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 $1,011. That is about 22% above the local median household income ($35,199), 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.