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Houston city, TX

ZIP 77429 — 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 (77429)

Median Income
$117,931

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+4,526
Wealth inflow
Population
95,938
Unemployment
5.0%
1.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,526 for ZIP 77429 (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
5.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.7%-56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.3%-72% vs US avg
x
1,997
Establishments
19,830
Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining3.6%
  • Construction6.6%
  • Manufacturing10.3%
  • Wholesale trade4.7%
  • Retail trade9.8%
  • Transportation, utilities6.0%
  • Information0.8%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate9.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management12.5%
  • Education, health care, social21.9%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
  • Other services4.3%
  • Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$117,931
Unemployment5.0%
Establishments1,997
Employees19,830