ZIP 77038 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Houston city, TX (77038)

Median Income

$50,655

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,475

Wealth inflow

Population

31,271

Unemployment

3.9%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,475 for ZIP 77038 (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

3.9%+4% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

23.2%+98% vs US avg

309

Establishments

12,347

Employees

~40 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.7%
Construction20.3%
Manufacturing9.0%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social16.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.0%
Other services7.1%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77038 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.8%, median income rose 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.0%.

Median Income

$50,655

-33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate