77057 — Sharpstown / Tanglewilde

ZIP code 77057 sits in the urban core of Houston, where 10,088 residents per square mile pack into just 4.5 square miles around Sharpstown / Tanglewilde. This is one of the denser corners of the metro — a place defined by mid-rise and multifamily living, short blocks, and walk-up access to the businesses lining its streets. This is a working- and middle-income area. The median household income of $66,200 runs about 22% below the $84,833 Houston median, a profile common to neighborhoods anchored by service, trade, and hourly employment.

The population skews prime working age (median age 33.9) and mixed, averaging 2.04 people per household. With a diversity index of 60.2/100, 77057 is more racially and ethnically diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are White (47.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.2%).

Put in context, 77057's median home value of $318,700 sits 6% above 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 — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — reinforces the area's higher-skill, higher-earning profile.

The home-price-to-income ratio of 4.8 puts 77057 in moderate-cost territory. At $318,700, the median home runs 4.8 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 $106,233 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renting is reasonably balanced: at $1,354/month, median rent absorbs about 25% of median income, inside the 30% comfort threshold. This is a renter-majority ZIP — only 31.1% of homes are owner-occupied — so turnover is higher and the housing stock leans toward apartments and leased units. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $16,248 per year for housing.

Commutes are a genuine selling point: the average one-way trip is 26 minutes, shorter than the 28-minute metro norm. Like most of the metro, this is a driving neighborhood: 65.4% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 4.7%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 163 restaurants, 11 grocery stores, 15 parks, and 2 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 2 hospitals and 5 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Sharpstown Community, Westwood Mall Area, International Dining.

Who does 77057 suit best? On the data, it fits renters who prioritize walkability over square footage. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.