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Houston city, TX

ZIP 77379 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Houston city, TX (77379)

Median Income
$110,712

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+3,923
Wealth inflow
Population
83,163
Unemployment
6.0%
2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,923 for ZIP 77379 (Houston city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
6.0%+63% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.1%-48% vs US avg
x
1,968
Establishments
18,372
Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining2.5%
  • Construction6.3%
  • Manufacturing9.3%
  • Wholesale trade3.9%
  • Retail trade10.5%
  • Transportation, utilities5.7%
  • Information1.2%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
  • Professional, scientific, management14.0%
  • Education, health care, social23.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services8.8%
  • Other services5.9%
  • Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$110,712
Unemployment6.0%
Establishments1,968
Employees18,372