What to know about ZIP 77268
ZIP code 77268 covers ZIP 77268 with a population of about 4,179.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77268 — 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
4,179
Density
N/A
Median income
$44,519
-41% vs US avg
Home value
$233,600
-33% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,091
-6% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77268
Income and economy in ZIP 77268
Median household income in ZIP 77268 is about $44,519 — about 41% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.9%; unemployment rate near 10.4%; 16.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Other services, and Transportation; about 3.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.6 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 77268
Median home value is about $233,600 — about 33% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,091 (about 6% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 26.0% (about 39.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77268, a household would need roughly $64,000 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 $1,501. That is about 44% above the local median household income ($44,519), 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.