What to know about ZIP 77256
ZIP code 77256 covers ZIP 77256 with a population of about 2,017.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 77256 covers ZIP 77256 with a population of about 2,017.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
Median household income in ZIP 77256 is about $82,560 — about 10% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.5%; unemployment rate near 4.0%; 76.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 42.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Real estate, Professional services, and Food services; about 17.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.4 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $523,800 — about 50% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,449 (about 25% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 15.8% (about 49.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77256, a household would need roughly $144,000 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 $3,365. That is about 74% above the local median household income ($82,560), 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.