77022 — Acres Homes

Acres Homes (ZIP 77022) is a densely settled Houston neighborhood, home to about 26,135 people across 8.2 square miles — roughly 3,187 residents per square mile. It has the texture of an established inner-ring community: a mix of older single-family stock and newer infill, with daily errands rarely more than a few minutes away. Incomes here sit well below the metro average — a median of $48,386, roughly 43% under Houston's $84,833 median. Affordability of everyday goods and housing-cost pressure are central facts of life for many households in 77022.

The population skews prime working age (median age 36) and family-oriented, with an average household of 2.85 people. With a diversity index of 32.8/100, 77022 is somewhat less diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.8%) and White (34.5%).

Put in context, 77022's median home value of $197,200 sits 35% below the Houston-area median home value of $301,548. Both figures remain below the U.S. median home value (near $340,000 nationally), underscoring the relative affordability that continues to draw movers to the Houston metro. Educational attainment — 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — tracks the area's more working-class economic base.

The home-price-to-income ratio of 4.1 puts 77022 in moderate-cost territory. At $197,200, the median home runs 4.1 times local income — buyers will generally need a meaningful down payment and disciplined budgeting to make the math work. As a rough yardstick, a household would want income near $65,733 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renting is reasonably balanced: at $1,047/month, median rent absorbs about 26% of median income, inside the 30% comfort threshold. Ownership and renting are roughly balanced here (47.9% owner-occupied), giving the area a mix of long-term owners and a steady renter population. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $12,564 per year for housing.

Commutes are about average for Houston at 27 minutes one-way. Like most of the metro, this is a driving neighborhood: 71.4% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 2.5%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 65 restaurants, 5 grocery stores, 16 parks, and 2 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 1 hospital and 4 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Acres Homes Community, Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary.

Who does 77022 suit best? On the data, it fits buyers and renters who want a practical, well-located Houston base. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.