What to know about ZIP 77522
ZIP code 77522 covers ZIP 77522 with a population of about 5,179.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77522 — 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
5,179
Density
N/A
Median income
$59,287
-21% vs US avg
Home value
$188,748
-46% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,168
+0% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77522
Income and economy in ZIP 77522
Median household income in ZIP 77522 is about $59,287 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.9%; unemployment rate near 7.7%; 13.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 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 77522
Median home value is about $188,748 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,168 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.3% (about 20.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77522, a household would need roughly $52,000 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 $1,212. That sits below the local median household income ($59,287), 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.