What to know about ZIP 77516
ZIP code 77516 covers ZIP 77516 with a population of about 5,058.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77516 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,058
Density
N/A
Median income
$89,777
+19% vs US avg
Home value
$139,300
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$812
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77516
Income and economy in ZIP 77516
Median household income in ZIP 77516 is about $89,777 — about 19% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.4%; unemployment rate near 4.7%; 13.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Retail trade, and Food services; about 7.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.2 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 77516
Median home value is about $139,300 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $812 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.2% (about 4.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77516, a household would need roughly $38,000 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 $895. That sits below the local median household income ($89,777), 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.