What to know about ZIP 77552
ZIP code 77552 covers ZIP 77552 with a population of about 3,484.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77552 — 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
3,484
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,000
-49% vs US avg
Home value
$174,400
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$949
-18% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77552
Income and economy in ZIP 77552
Median household income in ZIP 77552 is about $38,000 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.3%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 9.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Food services, and Construction; about 11.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.3 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 77552
Median home value is about $174,400 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $949 (about 18% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 26.3% (about 39.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77552, a household would need roughly $48,000 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 $1,120. That is about 26% above the local median household income ($38,000), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.