What to know about ZIP 77208
ZIP code 77208 covers ZIP 77208 with a population of about 1,596.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 77208 covers ZIP 77208 with a population of about 1,596.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
Median household income in ZIP 77208 is about $139,038 — about 85% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.5%; unemployment rate near 3.5%; 79.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 45.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Manufacturing, and Education; about 15.9% 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).
Median home value is about $301,000 — about 14% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,696 (about 132% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 25.5% (about 39.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77208, a household would need roughly $83,000 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 $1,934. That sits below the local median household income ($139,038), 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.