What to know about ZIP 77834
ZIP code 77834 covers ZIP 77834 with a population of about 4,541.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77834 — 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
4,541
Density
N/A
Median income
$64,851
-14% vs US avg
Home value
$248,200
-29% vs US avg
Median rent
$866
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77834
Income and economy in ZIP 77834
Median household income in ZIP 77834 is about $64,851 — about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.2%; unemployment rate near 2.3%; 17.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 14.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with 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 77834
Median home value is about $248,200 — about 29% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $866 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.5% (about 5.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77834, a household would need roughly $68,000 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 $1,594. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($64,851). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.