What to know about ZIP 77404
ZIP code 77404 covers ZIP 77404 with a population of about 4,823.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77404 — 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
4,823
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,151
-45% vs US avg
Home value
$127,000
-64% vs US avg
Median rent
$784
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77404
Income and economy in ZIP 77404
Median household income in ZIP 77404 is about $41,151 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.1%; unemployment rate near 12.5%; 23.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Food services; about 2.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.3 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 77404
Median home value is about $127,000 — about 64% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $784 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.7% (about 42.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77404, a household would need roughly $35,000 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 $816. That sits below the local median household income ($41,151), 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.