What to know about ZIP 77347
ZIP code 77347 covers ZIP 77347 with a population of about 4,615.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77347 — 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
4,615
Density
N/A
Median income
$42,738
-43% vs US avg
Home value
$238,000
-32% vs US avg
Median rent
$977
-16% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77347
Income and economy in ZIP 77347
Median household income in ZIP 77347 is about $42,738 — about 43% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 37.8%; unemployment rate near 0.5%; 16.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 8.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.8 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 77347
Median home value is about $238,000 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $977 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 30.8% (about 34.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77347, a household would need roughly $66,000 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 $1,529. That is about 54% above the local median household income ($42,738), 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.