What to know about ZIP 77512
ZIP code 77512 covers ZIP 77512 with a population of about 4,794.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77512 — 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
4,794
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,058
-39% vs US avg
Home value
$177,200
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,057
-9% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77512
Income and economy in ZIP 77512
Median household income in ZIP 77512 is about $46,058 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.0%; unemployment rate near 2.7%; 16.3% 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 Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 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 77512
Median home value is about $177,200 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,057 (about 9% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 34.5% (about 30.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77512, a household would need roughly $49,000 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 $1,138. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($46,058). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.