What to know about ZIP 77293
ZIP code 77293 covers ZIP 77293 with a population of about 4,517.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77293 — 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
4,517
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,731
-44% vs US avg
Home value
$102,900
-70% vs US avg
Median rent
$948
-18% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77293
Income and economy in ZIP 77293
Median household income in ZIP 77293 is about $41,731 — about 44% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.8%; unemployment rate near 3.3%; 3.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 30.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Retail trade, and Food services; about 2.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.0 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 77293
Median home value is about $102,900 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $948 (about 18% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 67.7% (about 2.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77293, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $661. That sits below the local median household income ($41,731), 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.