ZIP 77004 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Houston city, TX (77004)

Median Income

$65,901

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,692

Wealth inflow

Population

35,866

Unemployment

11.0%

7.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,692 for ZIP 77004 (Houston city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

11.0%+197% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.5%+24% vs US avg

828

Establishments

8,467

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.8%
Construction3.9%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade5.0%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.6%
Professional, scientific, management19.9%
Education, health care, social33.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.5%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77004 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.4%, median income rose 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 1.1%.

Median Income

$65,901

-12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate