What to know about ZIP 77234
ZIP code 77234 covers ZIP 77234 with a population of about 3,770.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77234 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,770
Density
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Median income
$71,534
-5% vs US avg
Home value
$144,100
-59% vs US avg
Median rent
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Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 77234
Income and economy in ZIP 77234
Median household income in ZIP 77234 is about $71,534 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.5%; unemployment rate near 8.9%; 7.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Administrative support, and Healthcare; about 2.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.7 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 77234
Median home value is about $144,100 — about 59% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 95.6% (about 30.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77234, a household would need roughly $40,000 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 $926. That sits below the local median household income ($71,534), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.