ZIP 77339 — 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 (77339)

Median Income

$84,015

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,046

Wealth inflow

Population

43,364

Unemployment

6.2%

2.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,046 for ZIP 77339 (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

6.2%+68% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.1%-39% vs US avg

1,144

Establishments

14,810

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing6.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Retail trade12.1%
Transportation, utilities11.0%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.8%
Professional, scientific, management13.8%
Education, health care, social19.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services4.7%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77339 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.8%, median income fell 5.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.4%.

Median Income

$84,015

+12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate