What to know about ZIP 77245
ZIP code 77245 covers ZIP 77245 with a population of about 7,838.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77245 — 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
7,838
Density
N/A
Median income
$62,102
-17% vs US avg
Home value
$134,900
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$997
-14% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77245
Income and economy in ZIP 77245
Median household income in ZIP 77245 is about $62,102 — about 17% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.6%; unemployment rate near 11.0%; 22.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 5.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.8 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 77245
Median home value is about $134,900 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $997 (about 14% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.0% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77245, a household would need roughly $37,000 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 $867. That sits below the local median household income ($62,102), 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.