What to know about ZIP 77272
ZIP code 77272 covers ZIP 77272 with a population of about 3,472.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77272 — 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
3,472
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,989
-48% vs US avg
Home value
$133,200
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,076
-7% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77272
Income and economy in ZIP 77272
Median household income in ZIP 77272 is about $38,989 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.0%; unemployment rate near 5.1%; 14.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Other services, and Construction; about 5.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.9 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 77272
Median home value is about $133,200 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,076 (about 7% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 36.4% (about 29.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77272, 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 $856. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($38,989). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.